The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) 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 23 cm longer, 1 cm narrower and 7.1 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
1755
1955
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1755 mm
Width
1765 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1470 mm
Height
1399 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
2640
4460
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
2578
4230
4460 mm
Length
4230 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
275 kg
17.97 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
350 NM
Audi S3

Performance

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

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
53 mpg
city
24 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
439 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L