The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 20,500

€ 29,700

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 22.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 2.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1450
1795
2053
1421
1777
1966
1795 mm
Width
1777 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1450 mm
Height
1421 mm
2700
4460
2601
4237
4460 mm
Length
4237 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.4 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BM
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 bhp
178 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
210 NM
250 NM
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
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
10.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.44 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
10.85 kg/bhp
7.44 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
city
40 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
555 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
555 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).
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L