The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
€ 25,600

€ 32,800

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.5
70.7
79.8
56.1
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
107.3
175.6
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 2.0 TDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.24 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft