The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 18,200

€ 29,900

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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 2.0 TFSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.81 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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