The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 25,000
€ 21,700
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.1 in
Height
56 in
106.3
175.6
101.5
169
175.6 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.1 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
720 mi
Range
495 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
