The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 44,000

€ 30,800

€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi S3 Sedan is 7.6 inches shorter and 1.9 inches lower.
Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
54.8
70.7
77.2
56.7
70.7
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
54.8 in
Height
56.7 in
103.6
175.8
107.3
183.5
175.8 in
Length
183.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4248 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.24 %

General
Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
8V
Generation
BP
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 Sedan
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
306 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
10.84 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
34 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
488 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
488 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
132.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sedan
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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