The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

€ 23,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 26,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 8.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
175.6 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BM
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.51 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
city
48 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
758 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft