The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 S3 is 23 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 7.1 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
1755
1955
1765 mm
Width
1755 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1399 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
2578
4230
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
2640
4460
4230 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
200 kg
13.07 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi S3
261 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
350 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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5.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
Audi S3
5.86 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L