The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)

€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 41,500
 Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500

ⓘ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 8.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
175.6 in
Length
167.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %
Audi S3 (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
BP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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-D 1.8
Audi S3
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
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

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
488 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 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
9.2 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft