The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 22,600
€ 46,400
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘ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
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi S3 Sedan
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.65 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
295 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
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.96 lb/hp
11.69 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
35 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
503 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
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
