The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 25,600

€ 25,900

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 24.6 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1435
1795
2028
1421
1765
1957
1795 mm
Width
1765 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1435 mm
Height
1421 mm
2725
4460
2578
4214
4460 mm
Length
4214 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg

Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.55 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
8.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
69 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
61 mpg
city
27 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
773 mi
Range
455 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L