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 9.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 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
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.54 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 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
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 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
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
51 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 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)
31.1 cu ft
