The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 41,000
€ 24,100
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 2.0 is 6.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi S3 Sportback
57.9
69.1
77
55.2
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
103.9
175.6
101.5
169.4
175.6 in
Length
169.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi S3 Sportback
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.72 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi S3 Sportback
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi S3 Sportback
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
444 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
144 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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
