The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

€ 45,100
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 29,100
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 Sportback is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
170.2 in
Length
176 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.45 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
8V
Generation
BM
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 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.09 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
526 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
123.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft