Audi S3 2013 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 135 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.2 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S3 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 3 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 3 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
| Audi S3 is 12 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi S3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 419 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 29 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | 11 600 | |
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