The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 33,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 55,900
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) RS3 Sportback
€ 33,900
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 TFSI is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the RS3 Sportback.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
103.6
170.7
169 in
Length
170.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.46 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
395 hp
RS3 Sportback
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
RS3 Sportback

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
17.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.12 lb/hp
8.85 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
28 mpg
RS3 Sportback
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
412 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
490 mi
412 mi
RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
144 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 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
144 kWh
157.2 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft