The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
€ 26,600
€ 22,500
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
56 in
106.3
175.6
101.5
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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 Sportback 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
125 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
