The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 40,100

€ 22,300

€ 40,100
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 8.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.2
70
77.4
57.1
70.7
80.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.2 in
Height
57.1 in
102.2
167.5
106.3
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.55 %

General
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
8V
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)
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
488 mi
Range
566 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
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
132.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
261 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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