The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)

€ 22,600
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 44,000
 Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sedan
€ 22,600
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 2.0 DISI i-stop is 4.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sedan.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi S3 Sedan
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
69.1
77
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
180.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
103.6
175.8
180.3 in
Length
175.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi S3 Sedan
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.97 %
Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi S3 Sedan
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sedan

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.96 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
488 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
127 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 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data