The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
€ 36,600
€ 27,300
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 10.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
55.1
69.5
77
57.7
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.1 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.9
106.3
176
165.9 in
Length
176 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %
General
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
19 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
409 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
