The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 57,200
€ 20,200
€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi RS3 Sedan is 4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 1.6
55
70.9
77.2
57.9
69.1
77
70.9 in
Width
69.1 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55 in
Height
57.9 in
103.6
176.3
103.9
180.3
176.3 in
Length
180.3 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 1.6
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
20.11 %
General
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 1.6
8V
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DAZA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sedan
395 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sedan
354 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
8.87 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi RS3 Sedan
28 mpg
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi RS3 Sedan
412 mi
462 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sedan
157.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
