The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

€ 57,200
Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18) Audi RS3 Sedan
€ 23,700
 Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi RS3 Sedan is 4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
55
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.2
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.9 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18)
103.6
176.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
180.3
176.3 in
Length
180.3 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.72 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

General

Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
8V
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DAZA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sedan
395 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi RS3 Sedan
354 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sedan

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
8.87 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi RS3 Sedan
28 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
21 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
834 mi
Audi RS3 Sedan
412 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sedan
157.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sedan
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data