The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 28,000

€ 43,500

€ 28,000
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 2.2 CD is 20.8 cm longer, 2.2 cm narrower and 6.9 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3
1470
1755
1955
1401
1777
1966
1755 mm
Width
1777 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1470 mm
Height
1401 mm
2640
4460
2596
4252
4460 mm
Length
4252 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.33 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
400 NM
400 NM
Audi S3
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
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8.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8.08 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
50 mpg
44 mpg
Audi S3
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
610 mi
Range
534 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
325 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L