The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

€ 22,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.35 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
511 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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