The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 20,500

€ 24,000

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 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 1.4 TFSI cod.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
57.1
70.7
80.8
55.9
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
106.3
175.6
102.4
166.8
175.6 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.78 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BM
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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