The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 21,800
€ 46,400
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘ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-G 120 is 4.5 inches longer and 2.3 inches taller.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3 Sedan
57.1
70.7
80.8
54.8
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
106.3
180.3
103.6
175.8
180.3 in
Length
175.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3 Sedan
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.46 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3 Sedan
BM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3 Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3 Sedan
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
11.69 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
35 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
503 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
