The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 43,100
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3 Sportback
56.5
70.7
79.8
55.3
70.3
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.3 in
107.3
175.6
103.6
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3 Sportback
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.71 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3 Sportback
BP
Generation
8V
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 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3 Sportback
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
488 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
132.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
