The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 29,100
€ 27,800
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 9.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.7
70.7
80.8
55.9
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176
102.4
166.8
176 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.02 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BM
Generation
8V
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
21.01 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
526 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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
