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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 1.4 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
70 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
166.8 in
Length
171 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.4 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
761 lb
21.64 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

A3 1.4 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 1.4 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
362 hp
RS3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
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

423 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
22.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
22.97 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.4 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
29 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
29 mpg
RS3 Sportback
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.4 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft