The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 42,000

€ 26,300

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
55.2
70
77.4
56.5
70.7
79.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
56.5 in
102.2
167.5
107.3
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4253 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.36 %

General
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
8V
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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)
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi S3
280 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
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
17.28 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
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
28 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
482 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
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).
83.4 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 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
1177 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft