The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) RS3 Sportback
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The A3 1.4 TFSI is 10.6 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 1.4 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
1777
1966
1411
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
1800
1966
1777 mm
Width
1800 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
2601
4237
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
2631
4343
4237 mm
Length
4343 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.4 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
1250 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1735 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
345 kg
21.63 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

A3 1.4 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 1.4 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
120 bhp
362 bhp
RS3 Sportback
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
465 NM
RS3 Sportback

Performance

A3 1.4 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

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10.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
10.42 kg/bhp
4.41 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.4 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
54 mpg
35 mpg
RS3 Sportback
43 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
422 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
422 mi
RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
153.5 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.4 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L