The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 23,700
€ 31,400
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 10.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 3.2
57.7
70.7
80.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176
101.5
165.5
176 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 3.2
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.97 %
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 manual 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
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.3 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
55 mpg
city
16 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
834 mi
Range
352 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
352 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).
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).
200.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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
