The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 20,500
€ 27,800
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.39 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
526 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
