The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 18,200
€ 31,400
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 10.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
176 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 3.2
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
19.73 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 3.2
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 3.2
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
36 mpg
city
16 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
352 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
200.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
