The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 38,200
€ 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 9.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
56.5
70.7
79.8
55.1
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
55.1 in
107.3
175.6
101.5
166.5
175.6 in
Length
166.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.2 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
BP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
51 mpg
city
20 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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).
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
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
