The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 46,400
€ 23,800
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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.
Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0
54.8
70.7
77.2
57.9
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
103.6
175.8
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
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.65 %
General
Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0
8V
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DNUE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
296 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
295 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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11.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
11.69 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
35 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
503 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 Sedan
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 2.0
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
