The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 26,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 8.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.1 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
175.6 in
Length
167 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.75 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
DBKA
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
797 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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