The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 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 8.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6
55.2
70
77.4
57.9
69.1
77
70 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.2 in
Height
57.9 in
102.2
167.4
103.9
175.6
167.4 in
Length
175.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.19 %
General
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
534 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
