The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
69.1
77
70.9 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
171 in
Length
175.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.3 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8V
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
5-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
CZGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft