The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 33,400

€ 58,000

€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the RS3 Sedan.
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sedan
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.97 %

General
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sedan
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 Sedan 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
395 hp
RS3 Sedan
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
RS3 Sedan
Performance
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sedan
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

RS3 Sedan
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.98 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
20.63 lb/hp
8.98 lb/hp
RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
28 mpg
RS3 Sedan
46 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
402 mi
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
739 mi
402 mi
RS3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 Sedan 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
RS3 Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data