The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 22,900

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56.5
70.7
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
107.3
175.6
101.5
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.02 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft