The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 25,200

€ 27,600

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 9.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.7
70.7
80.8
55.9
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176
102.4
166.8
176 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
546 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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