The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)

€ 23,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 35,500
 Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 3.2
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 3.2.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 3.2
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
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 3.2
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.14 %
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 3.2
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 3.2
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2

▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.51 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
55 mpg
city
18 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
396 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft