The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 24,000
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) RS3 Sportback
€ 24,000
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 cod is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
RS3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 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 cod (13 - 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 cod
RS3 Sportback
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
717 lb
20.39 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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 cod
RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CPTA
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
362 hp
RS3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
RS3 Sportback

Performance

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
RS3 Sportback
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
29 mpg
RS3 Sportback
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
422 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
422 mi
RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
89 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 cod
89 kWh
153.5 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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