The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) vs. Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 26,900
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 46,000
 Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sedan
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000

ⓘ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 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 is 4.5 inches longer and 2.3 inches taller.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi S3 Sedan
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
70.7
80.8
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18)
70.7
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.1 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18)
103.6
175.8
180.3 in
Length
175.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi S3 Sedan
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.07 %
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi S3 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan

Performance

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

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sedan

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data