The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
€ 23,200

€ 24,100

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYC
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.51 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
55 mpg
city
50 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
834 mi
Range
899 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
899 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft