The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 28,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 41,000
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 Sportback is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4303 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.08 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
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
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)
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 Sportback
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 Sportback
280 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
134 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.17 lb/hp
17.63 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
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 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 Sportback
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft