The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 17,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi S3
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.1 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi S3
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.29 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi S3
BM
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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-G 100
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi S3
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
488 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
96.6 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-G 100
96.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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