The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
€ 26,600
€ 21,400
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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 1.4 TFSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.97 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BM
Generation
8P
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 150
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
23.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
551 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
551 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
117.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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
