The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 39,200
€ 57,200
€ 39,200
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 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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.33 %
General
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sedan
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 Sedan 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
181 hp
395 hp
RS3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
RS3 Sedan
Performance
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sedan
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 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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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.87 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
18.33 lb/hp
8.87 lb/hp
RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
28 mpg
RS3 Sedan
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
412 mi
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
697 mi
412 mi
RS3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
RS3 Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
