The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 24,800
€ 53,500
€ 24,800
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 2.2 CD is 4.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi RS3 Sportback
57.9
69.1
78.9
55.6
70.9
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.6 in
103.9
175.6
103.6
171
175.6 in
Length
171 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi RS3 Sportback
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.16 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi RS3 Sportback
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.2 CD
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi RS3 Sportback
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
422 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
107 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).
153.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
