The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 17,500
€ 27,900
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 1.6 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-G 100
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.81 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
797 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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
