The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 56,000
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) RS3 Sportback
€ 30,800
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 2.0 TDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
70.9
77.4
70 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
103.6
170.7
167 in
Length
170.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.88 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

General

A3 2.0 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)
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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
395 hp
RS3 Sportback
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
RS3 Sportback

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
28 mpg
RS3 Sportback
46 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
402 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
402 mi
RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft