The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘ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 2.0 DISI i-stop is 4.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi RS3 Sportback
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
175.6 in
Length
171 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi RS3 Sportback
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.67 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi RS3 Sportback
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi RS3 Sportback
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
422 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
153.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft