The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
€ 27,600

€ 28,500

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
56.5
70.7
79.8
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.1 in
107.3
175.6
103.8
169.8
175.6 in
Length
169.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
674 mi
Range
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
89 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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