The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 23,100
€ 35,500
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 3.2.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.71 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 3.2
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 3.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
566 mi
Range
396 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
