The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 24,400

€ 56,000

€ 24,400
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 DPF is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
55.9
69.5
77
55.6
70.9
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
165.9
103.6
170.7
165.9 in
Length
170.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.84 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
8P
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 DPF
RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
395 hp
RS3 Sportback
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
RS3 Sportback
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.61 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
28 mpg
RS3 Sportback
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
402 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
402 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).
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 DPF
113.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft