The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 41,000
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
175.6 in
Length
169.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
21.08 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
BHZ, CDLA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft