The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 57,200

€ 23,200

€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.35 %

General
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi RS3 Sedan
395 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sedan
354 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
8.87 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi RS3 Sedan
28 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi RS3 Sedan
412 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi RS3 Sedan
157.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data