The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 24,800
€ 33,000
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 3.2.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.15 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 3.2
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 3.2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
48 mpg
city
16 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
773 mi
Range
355 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
