The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 26,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
175.6 in
Length
166.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.01 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3
BP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.28 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
53 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
48 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
449 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
720 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
157.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
83.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft