The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 55,900

€ 24,800

€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
55.6
70.9
77.4
57.9
69.1
78.9
70.9 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.6 in
Height
57.9 in
103.6
170.7
103.9
175.6
170.7 in
Length
175.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.58 %

General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DAZA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
107 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft