The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 38,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) RS3 Sportback
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 3 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
1785
1966
1411
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
1800
1966
1785 mm
Width
1800 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1426 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
2637
4313
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
2631
4343
4313 mm
Length
4343 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
5.96 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
362 bhp
RS3 Sportback
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
380 NM
465 NM
RS3 Sportback

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

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8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8.29 kg/bhp
4.41 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
35 mpg
RS3 Sportback
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
422 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
634 mi
422 mi
RS3 Sportback
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).
153.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L