The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sedan
€ 25,300
 Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘ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 150
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (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 S tronic (13 - 16)
103.6
175.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (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-D 150
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.19 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

General

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
8V
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
296 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sedan

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
11.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
11.36 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
34 mpg
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
813 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
495 mi
813 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
130.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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