The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 40,100

€ 20,400

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 20.6 cm shorter, 2.2 cm wider and 6.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1401
1777
1966
1470
1755
1955
1777 mm
Width
1755 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1401 mm
Height
1470 mm
2596
4254
2640
4460
4254 mm
Length
4460 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.18 %

General
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8V
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
5-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
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
296 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
380 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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4.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
Audi S3
4.97 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi S3
40 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
488 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L