The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 41,000
€ 24,800
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 Sportback is 15.8 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 6.8 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1402
1765
1995
1470
1755
2005
1765 mm
Width
1755 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1402 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4302
2640
4460
4302 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.86 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
350 NM
360 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
6.09 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
54 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
107 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
