2013 Mazda 3 4D i Sport AT vs. 2013 Mazda 3 4D s Grand Touring AT
To start off, both 2013 Mazda 3 4D i Sport AT and 2013 Mazda 3 4D s Grand Touring AT were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 3 4D s Grand Touring AT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 3 4D s Grand Touring AT (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Mazda 3 4D i Sport AT. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 3 4D s Grand Touring AT should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda 3 4D i Sport AT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda 3 4D s Grand Touring AT weights approximately 105 kg more than 2013 Mazda 3 4D i Sport AT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mazda 3 4D s Grand Touring AT (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda 3 4D i Sport AT. (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda 3 4D s Grand Touring AT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda 3 4D i Sport AT. 2013 Mazda 3 4D s Grand Touring AT has automatic transmission and 2013 Mazda 3 4D i Sport AT has manual transmission. 2013 Mazda 3 4D i Sport AT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Mazda 3 4D s Grand Touring AT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mazda 3 4D i Sport AT | 2013 Mazda 3 4D s Grand Touring AT | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 3 | 3 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1303 kg | 1408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4595 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
