The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 21,600
€ 43,500
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 8.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3
57.9
69.1
77
55.2
70
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.2 in
103.9
175.6
102.2
167.4
175.6 in
Length
167.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.63 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CJXG, DJHA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
