The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 29,900

€ 53,500

€ 29,900
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 10.2 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
1424
1777
1966
1411
1800
1966
1777 mm
Width
1800 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1424 mm
Height
1411 mm
2602
4241
2631
4343
4241 mm
Length
4343 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
265 kg
16.61 %

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

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
DBKA
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
362 bhp
RS3 Sportback
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
465 NM
RS3 Sportback
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback
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12.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
12.31 kg/bhp
4.41 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
35 mpg
RS3 Sportback
64 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
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 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 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
280 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L