The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 9.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
69.1
77
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
175.6 in
Length
166.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.75 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

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

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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