The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 25,600
€ 20,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 FSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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 FSI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.38 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
526 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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
