The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 27,800

€ 58,000

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 is 4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sedan.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi RS3 Sedan
57.1
70.7
80.8
55
70.9
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.1 in
Height
55 in
106.3
180.3
103.6
176.3
180.3 in
Length
176.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi RS3 Sedan
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.35 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi RS3 Sedan
BM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi RS3 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sedan
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi RS3 Sedan
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sedan
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.98 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
8.98 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
60 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sedan
50 mpg
city
21 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
813 mi
Range
402 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
813 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
80.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi RS3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data