The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 29,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) RS3 Sportback
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
69.5
77
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
166.9 in
Length
171 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.26 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
362 hp
RS3 Sportback
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
RS3 Sportback

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
29 mpg
RS3 Sportback
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
422 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
746 mi
422 mi
RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
153.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft