The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 35,500
€ 49,900
€ 35,500
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 3.2 is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 3.2
RS3 Sportback
55.9
69.5
77
55.2
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
101.5
166.9
101.5
169.4
166.9 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
RS3 Sportback
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.93 %
General
A3 3.2
RS3 Sportback
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
RS3 Sportback
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
335 hp
RS3 Sportback
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
RS3 Sportback
Performance
A3 3.2
RS3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A3 3.2
25 mpg
26 mpg
RS3 Sportback
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
396 mi
Range
409 mi
A3 3.2
396 mi
409 mi
RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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 3.2
178.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
