The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 21,300

€ 23,600

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
57.7
70.7
80.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176
101.5
166.9
176 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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