The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 25,600
€ 35,800
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
56.5
70.7
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
107.3
175.6
101.5
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
586 lb
16.21 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
BP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
51 mpg
city
18 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
773 mi
Range
396 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
