The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 26,600

€ 32,800

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 8.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.1
70.7
80.8
56.1
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
106.3
175.6
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 2.0 TDI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.49 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
723 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 2.0 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