The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 39,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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 15.8 cm longer, 1 cm narrower and 6.8 cm taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
1755
1955
1402
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
1765
1995
1755 mm
Width
1765 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1470 mm
Height
1402 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
2640
4460
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
2578
4302
4460 mm
Length
4302 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2055 kg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
315 kg
20.06 %
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
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 Sportback
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
350 NM
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

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

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.02 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
6.02 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
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 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L