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 1.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
169.8 in
Length
171 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.94 %
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
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 hp
362 hp
RS3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
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

315 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
18.27 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
29 mpg
RS3 Sportback
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft