The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

€ 29,100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

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 7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
169
176 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
21.01 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
48 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
795 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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