The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 27,600

€ 22,800

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 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 1.2 TFSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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 1.2 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.05 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
674 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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