The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 41,000
 Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.33 %
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3 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
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
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 Sportback
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 Sportback

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
488 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 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).
132.6 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft