The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘ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 Sportback is 6.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
169.4 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.97 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft