The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
€ 36,600

€ 18,200

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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-G 100.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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-G 100
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.64 %

General
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
409 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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).
96.6 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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