The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,800
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) RS3 Sportback
€ 28,800
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 cod ultra is 10.6 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
RS3 Sportback
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
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 cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
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 cod ultra
RS3 Sportback
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
315 kg
19.75 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
RS3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
362 bhp
RS3 Sportback
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
465 NM
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
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

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8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.65 kg/bhp
4.41 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
60 mpg
35 mpg
RS3 Sportback
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
422 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 ultra
89 kWh
153.5 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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