The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 44,000
Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sedan
€ 22,600
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

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 Sedan is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
70.7
77.2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
69.1
77
70.7 in
Width
69.1 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
54.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
103.6
175.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
180.3
175.8 in
Length
180.3 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.97 %
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

General

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
8V
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sedan
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
306 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sedan

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

 REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
10.84 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
34 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
488 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
127 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
132.6 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data