The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 22,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 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 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
166.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.05 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
566 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft