The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 23,200
€ 21,000
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
57.1
70.7
80.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
175.6
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.34 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.51 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
55 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
834 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
