The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 20,400
€ 45,100
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
57.9
69.1
77
55.3
70.3
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.3 in
103.9
175.6
103.6
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.31 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
36 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
526 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
526 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
