The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
€ 20,200
€ 44,000
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sedan.
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi S3 Sedan
57.9
69.1
77
54.8
70.7
77.2
69.1 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.9 in
Height
54.8 in
103.9
180.3
103.6
175.8
180.3 in
Length
175.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi S3 Sedan
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.61 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi S3 Sedan
BL
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi S3 Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi S3 Sedan
110 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
488 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
462 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
132.6 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
140.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
