The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)

€ 23,700
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 41,500
 Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 23,700
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 105 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi S3
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
176 in
Length
167.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi S3
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.81 %
Audi S3 (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi S3
BM
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 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi S3
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.3 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
55 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
488 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 105
78.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft