The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

€ 49,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi RS3 Sportback is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
70.6
78.5
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.6 in
Width
70.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.2 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
169.4 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.45 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
8P
Generation
BM
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 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CEPA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
18 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft