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 8.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
55.2
70
77.4
56.5
70.7
79.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
56.5 in
102.2
167.4
107.3
175.6
167.4 in
Length
175.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %

General
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
8V
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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