The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 41,500
€ 17,000
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 20.8 cm shorter, 2.2 cm wider and 6.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6
1401
1777
1966
1470
1755
1955
1777 mm
Width
1755 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1401 mm
Height
1470 mm
2596
4252
2640
4460
4252 mm
Length
4460 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
225 kg
15.2 %
General
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6
8V
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
306 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
380 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
380 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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4.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
Audi S3
4.84 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi S3
40 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
488 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
