The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)

€ 22,800
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 44,000
 Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sedan
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000

ⓘ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-G 120 is 4.5 inches longer and 2.3 inches taller.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3 Sedan
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan (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-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan (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-G 120
Audi S3 Sedan
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.96 %
Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan

Performance

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

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sedan

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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