The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 10.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 MPS
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
70 in
Width
69.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.2 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
167.5 in
Length
177.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Mazda 3 MPS
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi S3 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.68 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Audi S3
Mazda 3 MPS
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Audi S3
Mazda 3 MPS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft