The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 27,600

€ 43,500

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 20.8 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 3.4 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
1435
1795
2028
1401
1777
1966
1795 mm
Width
1777 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1435 mm
Height
1401 mm
2725
4460
2596
4252
4460 mm
Length
4252 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1919 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.31 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
BP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
400 NM
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
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.24 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
60 mpg
44 mpg
Audi S3
54 mpg
city
35 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
674 mi
Range
534 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
534 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
146 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
325 L







1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L