Mazda 3 2013 vs Audi S3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 135 HP less power than Audi S3, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Audi S3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.9 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S3, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 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: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon | |
| 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: | 4.59 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.39 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 12 cm longer than the Audi S3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 390 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 29 litres more trunk space than the Audi S3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`815 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 24 800 | |
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