The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 49,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 Sportback is 15.8 cm shorter, 3.9 cm wider and 6.8 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1402
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
1794
1995
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
1755
1955
1794 mm
Width
1755 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1402 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
2578
4302
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
2640
4460
4302 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1650 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
320 kg
19.39 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CEPA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
335 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
450 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
450 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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4.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.93 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
31 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
22 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L