The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 26,700
€ 53,500
€ 26,700
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 1.6 TDI is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
55.9
70
77.4
55.6
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
102.4
166.8
103.6
171
166.8 in
Length
171 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.92 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
362 hp
RS3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
RS3 Sportback
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
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28.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
28.09 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
29 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
29 mpg
RS3 Sportback
49 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
422 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
422 mi
RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
153.5 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
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
