The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 20,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 20,500
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-G 120 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
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
57.1 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
175.6 in
Length
167.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.95 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
534 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
534 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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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