The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘ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 MPS is 10.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi S3
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
69.7 in
Width
70 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
177.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi S3
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.68 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi S3
BL
Generation
8V
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
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
488 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
488 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).
132.6 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 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
9.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft