The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 27,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
56 in
106.3
176
101.5
169
176 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.36 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
773 mi
Range
504 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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
