The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 22,300

€ 38,400

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
57.1
70.7
80.8
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.1 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
175.6
103.5
169.8
175.6 in
Length
169.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
18.56 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BM
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
34 mpg
city
No data
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
566 mi
Range
1657 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft