The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 25,000
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.1 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi S3 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.47 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

General

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
19 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft