The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 21,300
€ 38,200
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3
57.7
70.7
80.8
55.1
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.7 in
Height
55.1 in
106.3
176
101.5
166.5
176 in
Length
166.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.34 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3
BM
Generation
8P
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 120
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
258 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
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
439 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
439 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).
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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 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
8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
