The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

€ 20,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 26,300
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

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 9.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
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 DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.73 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

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

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
632 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft