The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 30,100
€ 57,200
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the RS3 Sedan.
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
RS3 Sedan
55.7
70.7
77.2
55
70.9
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.9 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.7 in
Height
55 in
103.8
175.5
103.6
176.3
175.5 in
Length
176.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
RS3 Sedan
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.97 %
General
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
RS3 Sedan
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
RS3 Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
395 hp
RS3 Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
RS3 Sedan
Performance
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
RS3 Sedan
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
RS3 Sedan
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19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.87 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
19.66 lb/hp
8.87 lb/hp
RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
28 mpg
RS3 Sedan
38 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
412 mi
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
412 mi
RS3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
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 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
RS3 Sedan
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
RS3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
