The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)

€ 25,000
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.33 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.29 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
17.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
48 mpg
city
19 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
419 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
419 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
168.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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