The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 27,600
€ 33,300
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 3.2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.81 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 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 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 3.2
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 3.2
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
45 mpg
city
17 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
674 mi
Range
377 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
