The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 24,800
€ 55,900
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 9.8 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
1421
1777
1966
1411
1800
1966
1777 mm
Width
1800 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1411 mm
2601
4237
2631
4335
4237 mm
Length
4335 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
280 kg
17.67 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
395 bhp
RS3 Sportback
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
480 NM
RS3 Sportback
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
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12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.01 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
4.01 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
34 mpg
RS3 Sportback
61 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
412 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
412 mi
RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1175 L
