The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 24,600
€ 57,200
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,200
ⓘ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 2.0 is 4 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sedan.
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi RS3 Sedan
57.9
69.1
77
55
70.9
77.2
69.1 in
Width
70.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.9 in
Height
55 in
103.9
180.3
103.6
176.3
180.3 in
Length
176.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi RS3 Sedan
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.03 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi RS3 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi RS3 Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sedan
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi RS3 Sedan
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sedan
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.87 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.89 lb/hp
8.87 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sedan
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
412 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
412 mi
Audi RS3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
144 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).
157.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sedan
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi RS3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
