The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 33,300
€ 55,900
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘ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 13.2 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 3.2
RS3 Sportback
1421
1765
1957
1411
1800
1966
1765 mm
Width
1800 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1411 mm
2578
4203
2631
4335
4203 mm
Length
4335 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
RS3 Sportback
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.94 %
General
A3 3.2
RS3 Sportback
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
RS3 Sportback
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
A3 3.2
247 bhp
395 bhp
RS3 Sportback
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
A3 3.2
320 NM
480 NM
RS3 Sportback
Performance
A3 3.2
RS3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
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6.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.01 kg/bhp
A3 3.2
6.48 kg/bhp
4.01 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 3.2
29 mpg
34 mpg
RS3 Sportback
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
377 mi
Range
412 mi
A3 3.2
377 mi
412 mi
RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
157.2 kWh
A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1175 L
