The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 24,500
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 56,000
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) RS3 Sportback
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000

ⓘ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 12.1 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1411
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
1800
1966
1765 mm
Width
1800 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
2631
4335
4214 mm
Length
4335 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2065 kg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
210 kg
13.08 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

General

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
DAZA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
395 bhp
RS3 Sportback
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1950 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
480 NM
RS3 Sportback

Performance

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

154 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

57 m
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

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13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.06 kg/bhp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.41 kg/bhp
4.06 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
50 mpg
33 mpg
RS3 Sportback
38 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
402 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
402 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).
161.1 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1175 L