The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 25,600
€ 19,100
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6
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
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.83 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
488 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6
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)
31.1 cu ft
