The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)

€ 41,600
Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sedan
€ 24,200
 Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi S3 Sedan is 4.4 inches shorter and 2.3 inches lower.
Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
54.8 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16)
103.6
175.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
106.3
180.3
175.9 in
Length
180.3 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.97 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)

General

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
8V
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
296 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sedan

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
11.21 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
34 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
26 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
834 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
488 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
132.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data