The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 25,800
€ 49,900
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 6.4 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 1.9 cm taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
1421
1765
1957
1402
1794
1995
1765 mm
Width
1794 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1402 mm
2578
4238
2578
4302
4238 mm
Length
4302 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg
Weight Difference:
275 kg
16.67 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5400 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
335 bhp
RS3 Sportback
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1600 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
450 NM
RS3 Sportback
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
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13.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.93 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
13.22 kg/bhp
4.93 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
31 mpg
RS3 Sportback
63 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
814 mi
Range
409 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
409 mi
RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
172.4 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
