The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 6.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 MPS
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
70.9 in
Width
69.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.6 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
171 in
Length
177.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 MPS
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.47 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 MPS
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 MPS
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CZGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 MPS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft