The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
€ 22,300
€ 25,700
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
57.1
70.7
80.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.1 in
Height
56 in
106.3
175.6
101.5
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.38 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
422 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
422 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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).
153.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
