The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 20,500
€ 24,800
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.91 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
818 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
