The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 22,500

€ 29,100

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
169
175.6 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.58 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BM
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
546 mi
Range
665 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








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