The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 38,200
€ 25,600
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
55.1
69.5
77
56.5
70.7
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.1 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
166.5
107.3
175.6
166.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.2 %
General
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
8P
Generation
BP
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 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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 1.8
Performance
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
20 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
439 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
161.1 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
161.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
