The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 23,100

€ 27,700

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
57.7
70.7
80.8
56.1
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
176
102.4
167
176 in
Length
167 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.67 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 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 1.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
566 mi
Range
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
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).
89 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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