The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 23,300
€ 42,000
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 2.0
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
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi S3
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.74 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi S3
BL
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi S3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
