The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
€ 23,100

€ 31,500

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
57.7
70.7
80.8
56.2
70.3
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
56.2 in
106.3
176
103.8
169.8
176 in
Length
169.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.58 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BM
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

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 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
34 mpg
city
15.3 lb
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
566 mi
Range
256 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
256 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-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).
24.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
24.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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