The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 35,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 Sportback is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
169.4 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4438 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.49 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
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 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

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13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
18.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
576 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft