The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
€ 26,300

€ 43,100

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3 Sportback
56.5
70.7
79.8
55.3
70.3
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.3 in
107.3
175.6
103.6
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3 Sportback
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %

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

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

Audi S3 Sportback
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.28 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
53 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
720 mi
Range
488 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
720 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
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).
132.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
83.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft