The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 25,200

€ 29,100

€ 25,200
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 9.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.7
70.7
80.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176
101.5
166.9
176 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.11 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BM
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
546 mi
Range
761 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
761 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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