The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 56,000
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) RS3 Sportback
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000

ⓘ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 ultra is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
RS3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70
77.4
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
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 ultra (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
103.6
170.7
166.8 in
Length
170.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
RS3 Sportback
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
20.89 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

General

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 ultra
RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
395 hp
RS3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
RS3 Sportback

Performance

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
RS3 Sportback
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18.92 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
28 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
402 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
402 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).
161.1 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
161.1 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft