The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 25,000
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 27,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

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 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
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 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.51 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
138 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
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
697 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft