The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 8.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
175.6 in
Length
167 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.65 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
DBKA
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
53 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
797 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft