The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 22,300
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 9.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.1 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
175.6 in
Length
166.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.05 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

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 automatic 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
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
439 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 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
1146 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