The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 43,500
€ 22,700
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %
General
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
