The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

€ 26,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches 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
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.13 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CAYC
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
104 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
121 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
29.14 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
56 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
814 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft