The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 49,900
€ 24,500
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 1.9 TDI DPF is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
55.9
69.5
77
55.2
70.6
78.5
69.5 in
Width
70.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
169.4
165.9 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.45 %
General
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CEPA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
335 hp
RS3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
RS3 Sportback
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
26 mpg
RS3 Sportback
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
610 mi
Range
409 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
409 mi
RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
172.4 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
