The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 39,800
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) A3 Sedan 40 TDI
€ 57,200
 Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18) RS3 Sedan
€ 39,800
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 40 TDI is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the RS3 Sedan.
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
RS3 Sedan
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.7
77.2
55
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18)
103.6
176.3
175.5 in
Length
176.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sedan 40 TDI
RS3 Sedan
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.2 %
Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18)

General

A3 Sedan 40 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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sedan 40 TDI
RS3 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DGCA, DJGA
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 40 TDI
181 hp
395 hp
RS3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
RS3 Sedan

Performance

A3 Sedan 40 TDI
RS3 Sedan
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 40 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sedan

▶ REPLAY
18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.87 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
18.94 lb/hp
8.87 lb/hp
RS3 Sedan

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sedan 40 TDI
RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
47 mpg
28 mpg
RS3 Sedan
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
412 mi
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
684 mi
412 mi
RS3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
157.2 kWh
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
RS3 Sedan
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sedan 40 TDI
RS3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data