The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Saloon S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

€ 57,200
Audi RS3 Saloon S tronic (17 - 18) RS3 Saloon
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 RS3 Saloon is just 2.3 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower than the A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
RS3 Saloon
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1397
Blueprint Audi RS3 Saloon S tronic (17 - 18)
1802
1960
1416
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
1796
1960
1802 mm
Width
1796 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1397 mm
Height
1416 mm
Blueprint Audi RS3 Saloon S tronic (17 - 18)
2631
4479
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
2637
4456
4479 mm
Length
4456 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

RS3 Saloon
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Audi RS3 Saloon S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
275 kg
17.3 %
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

General

RS3 Saloon
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8V
Generation
8V
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

RS3 Saloon
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
DAZA
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
RS3 Saloon
395 bhp
148 bhp
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
RS3 Saloon
480 NM
250 NM
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

RS3 Saloon
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

57 m
0.000 sec

RS3 Saloon

62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

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4.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 kg/bhp
RS3 Saloon
4.03 kg/bhp
8.89 kg/bhp
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS3 Saloon
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
59 mpg
RS3 Saloon
34 mpg
59 mpg
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
647 mi
RS3 Saloon
412 mi
647 mi
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
90.9 kWh
RS3 Saloon
157.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS3 Saloon
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
315 L
Boot Capacity
425 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data