The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 25,200
€ 33,900
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
56 in
106.3
176
101.5
169
176 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 TFSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.7 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
546 mi
Range
490 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
490 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
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).
144 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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
