The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 25,000
€ 23,900
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
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 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
48 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
720 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
145.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
