The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 24,800

€ 21,000

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.6 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
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.8 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft