The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 32,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 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 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
56 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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