The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 49,900
€ 21,600
€ 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 6.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.2
70.6
78.5
57.9
69.1
77
70.6 in
Width
69.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.2 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
169.4
103.9
175.6
169.4 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3638 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
19.38 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
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 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CEPA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
