The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
€ 28,000
€ 39,100
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 2.2 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.36 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
610 mi
Range
439 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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
