2020 Audi RS vs 2020 Mazda CX-3
Too close to call: Mazda CX-3 87.3 vs Audi RS 85.5 with these weights. The Audi RS is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.4 and it flips.
2020 Audi RS
The 2020 Audi RS is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact wagon. The most efficient version, the RS3, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign…
2020 Mazda CX-3
The 2020 Mazda CX-3 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact wagon with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CX-3 2WD, is EPA-rated at 31 mpg…
2020 Mazda CX-3
Toss-upToo close to call: Mazda CX-3 87.3 vs Audi RS 85.5 with these weights. The Audi RS is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.4 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2020 Mazda CX-3overall 87.3 | 2020 Audi RSoverall 85.5 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 65.1 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 96.4 | 86.3 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 37.6 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 87.3 | 85.5 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 4 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Mazda CX-3 and Audi RS
Mazda CX-3: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Audi RS: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.4 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2020 Mazda CX-3 wins
- It has 9 standard driver assists filed with NHTSA against 5.
- It costs $1,400 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,150 against $3,550).
- It is rated 31 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2020 Audi RS answers
- It makes 394 hp against 148.
What they share
- 1 owner complaints.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMazda CX-3
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 23V487000 · 236,100 vehicles · filed unfixed
Audi RS
Top recalls
- high Air Bags 21V198000 · 153,152 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Mazda CX-3 | Audi RS | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | CX-3 2WD | RS3 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,150 | $3,550 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2020 Mazda CX-3 or the 2020 Audi RS?
Too close to call: Mazda CX-3 87.3 vs Audi RS 85.5 with these weights. The Audi RS is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.4 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2020 Mazda CX-3 scores 87.3 and the 2020 Audi RS 85.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2020 Mazda CX-3 or the 2020 Audi RS?
2020 Mazda CX-3: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall (1 filed with no repair available). 2020 Audi RS: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2020 Mazda CX-3 and the 2020 Audi RS?
Where the 2020 Mazda CX-3 wins: it has 9 standard driver assists filed with NHTSA against 5, costs $1,400 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,150 against $3,550), and is rated 31 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2020 Audi RS answers: it makes 394 hp against 148. What they share: 1 owner complaints and 5 seats.