The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 33,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 AWD (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (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 AWD (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint Audi S3 (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
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.16 %
Audi S3 (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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
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
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
49 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
439 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
661 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
90.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 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