The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 22,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 22,500
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 165 i-ELOOP 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 165 i-ELOOP
Audi S3
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (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 165 i-ELOOP (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 165 i-ELOOP
Audi S3
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.03 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
439 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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