The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 23,700
€ 35,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 9.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.7
70.7
80.8
55.9
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176
102.4
166.8
176 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.2 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.3 lb/hp
17.91 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
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
city
43 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
834 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
647 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
