The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 22,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.9 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.6 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
171 in
Length
175.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
18.48 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
8V
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CZGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
546 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft