The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 49,900
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) RS3 Sportback
€ 22,800
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 2.0 TDI is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
69.5
77
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
165.5 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.24 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BKD
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
335 hp
RS3 Sportback
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
RS3 Sportback

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
22.61 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
26 mpg
RS3 Sportback
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
409 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
621 mi
409 mi
RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
172.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
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