The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 22,500

€ 20,900

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.1 in
Height
56 in
106.3
175.6
101.5
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.51 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
546 mi
Range
475 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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