The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 40,100
€ 23,300
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0
55.1
69.5
77
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.1 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
166.5
103.9
175.6
166.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.26 %
General
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0
8P
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
449 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
144 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
