The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 28,300

€ 36,600

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 9.7 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
70.7
79.8
55.1
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
107.3
175.6
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3
3139 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4303 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.94 %

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 automatic 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3
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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.63 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
44 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
409 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
598 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
172.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
100.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 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