The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)

€ 42,000
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 17,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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 100.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
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 100
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.43 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)

General

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
8V
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

Performance

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

▶ REPLAY
11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft