The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
€ 18,200
€ 32,800
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.7
70.7
80.8
56.1
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
176
102.4
167
176 in
Length
167 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.2 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
DBGA, DEJA, 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
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
21.38 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
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
647 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 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
9.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
