The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 41,600
Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sedan
€ 22,800
 Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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-G 120
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
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-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
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-G 120
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.96 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
8V
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
296 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sedan

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
11.21 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
34 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
566 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
488 mi
566 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
132.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data