The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
€ 27,600
€ 23,100
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.37 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
24.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
674 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 1.4 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
