The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 23 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1795 mm
Width
1765 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1435 mm
Height
1399 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
2578
4230
4460 mm
Length
4230 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
156 kg
10.2 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
BP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
350 NM
Audi S3

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
69 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
61 mpg
city
24 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
439 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L