The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

€ 22,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 41,000
 Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi S3 Sportback
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.1 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi S3 Sportback
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.34 %
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi S3 Sportback
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 165 i-ELOOP
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

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

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
488 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
132.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft