The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 27,900
€ 36,600
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 MPS is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi S3
57.5
69.7
77.6
55.1
69.5
77
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.5 in
Height
55.1 in
103.9
177.6
101.5
165.9
177.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi S3
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.57 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi S3
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 MPS
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
388 mi
Range
409 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
172.4 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
