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 9.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
166.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
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
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft