The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 38,200
€ 22,700
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1399
1765
1957
1470
1755
1955
1765 mm
Width
1755 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1399 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4230
2640
4460
4230 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.09 %
General
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
149 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Audi S3
261 bhp
149 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3
350 NM
191 NM
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
5.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 kg/bhp
Audi S3
5.86 kg/bhp
9.03 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
439 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
