The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 18,200

€ 22,800

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
57.7
70.7
80.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176
101.5
165.9
176 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.05 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
697 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft