The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 25,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56.5
70.7
79.8
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
107.3
175.6
103.8
169.7
175.6 in
Length
169.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.84 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CLHA
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
51 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
818 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
