The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 25,000
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 56,000
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000

ⓘ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 105 is 4.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi RS3 Sportback
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
70.9
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
103.6
170.7
175.6 in
Length
170.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi RS3 Sportback
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.64 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi RS3 Sportback
BM
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi RS3 Sportback
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
48 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
402 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft