The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 55,900

€ 24,100

€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 12.5 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 5.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.0
1411
1800
1966
1470
1755
1955
1800 mm
Width
1755 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1411 mm
Height
1470 mm
2631
4335
2640
4460
4335 mm
Length
4460 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.0
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
245 kg
15.46 %

General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.0
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DAZA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
480 NM
187 NM
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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4.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.01 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
34 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
412 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
144 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1175 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L