The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 27,600
€ 55,900
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘ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 4.3 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
1423
1765
1995
1411
1800
1966
1765 mm
Width
1800 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1423 mm
Height
1411 mm
2578
4292
2631
4335
4292 mm
Length
4335 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.89 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-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
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
395 bhp
RS3 Sportback
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
480 NM
RS3 Sportback
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
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10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.01 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
10.58 kg/bhp
4.01 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
34 mpg
RS3 Sportback
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
412 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
633 mi
412 mi
RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
111 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
157.2 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 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
370 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1175 L
