The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 43,500

€ 27,600

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 20.8 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 3.4 cm lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1401
1777
1966
1435
1795
2028
1777 mm
Width
1795 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1401 mm
Height
1435 mm
2596
4252
2725
4460
4252 mm
Length
4460 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1919 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.31 %

General
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
8V
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
306 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3
400 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
Audi S3
4.92 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
35 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
534 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
351 L







1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L