The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 53,500
€ 17,000
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 11.7 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 5.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6
1411
1800
1966
1470
1755
1955
1800 mm
Width
1755 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1411 mm
Height
1470 mm
2631
4343
2640
4460
4343 mm
Length
4460 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
325 kg
20.38 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CZGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
465 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
4.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.21 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.41 kg/bhp
12.21 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
35 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
422 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
