The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 25,500
€ 25,600
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 9.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
57.7
70.7
80.8
55.9
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176
102.4
166.8
176 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.1 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BM
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.83 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
720 mi
Range
586 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 1.4 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
