The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 22,300

€ 24,400

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 DPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
57.1
70.7
80.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
175.6
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 DPF
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %

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
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic 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
129 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
670 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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