The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 28,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4303 lb
Audi S3 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.94 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
8P
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
19 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft