The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 29,100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 29,100
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 150 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 150
Audi S3
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (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 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (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 150
Audi S3
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.3 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi S3
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
21.01 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
534 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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