The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

€ 31,200
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 49,900
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) RS3 Sportback
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

ⓘ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 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
RS3 Sportback
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
70.6
78.5
70.3 in
Width
70.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.1 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
169.8 in
Length
169.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
RS3 Sportback
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
20.32 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
RS3 Sportback
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
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 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
CEPA
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
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
335 hp
RS3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
RS3 Sportback

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
RS3 Sportback
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.59 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
26 mpg
RS3 Sportback
38 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
409 mi
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
409 mi
RS3 Sportback
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).
172.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft