The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 24,800

€ 42,000

€ 24,800
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 2.2 CD is 8.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3
57.9
69.1
78.9
55.2
70
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70 in
78.9 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 2.2 CD
Audi S3
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.67 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3
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 S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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