The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 20,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 27,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BM
Generation
8P
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
793 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
793 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft