The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
€ 41,500
€ 21,300
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 8.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.2
70
77.4
57.7
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
102.2
167.4
106.3
176
167.4 in
Length
176 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.52 %
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 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
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
488 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
621 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
