The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 26,800

€ 43,500

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid is 7.5 inches longer and 1.9 inches taller.
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3 Sedan
56.7
70.7
79.8
54.8
70.7
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56.7 in
Height
54.8 in
107.3
183.5
103.6
175.9
183.5 in
Length
175.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3 Sedan
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4248 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.54 %

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

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3 Sedan
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan
Performance
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3 Sedan
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sedan
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.36 lb/hp
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.28 lb/hp
11.36 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
55 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
737 mi
Range
495 mi
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
737 mi
495 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
81.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data