The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 27,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 40,100
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 8.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.2 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
106.3
176
167.5 in
Length
176 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi S3 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)

General

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
8V
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
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft