The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

€ 17,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 26,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 8.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
175.6 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
7 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
48 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
758 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 2.0 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