The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
€ 57,200
€ 27,600
€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 Sedan is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra.
RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
55
70.9
77.2
55.7
70.7
77.2
70.9 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55 in
Height
55.7 in
103.6
176.3
103.8
175.4
176.3 in
Length
175.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.41 %
General
RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DAZA
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
RS3 Sedan
395 hp
108 hp
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
RS3 Sedan
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
RS3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
RS3 Sedan
8.87 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
67 mpg
RS3 Sedan
28 mpg
67 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
21 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
888 mi
RS3 Sedan
412 mi
888 mi
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
71.9 kWh
RS3 Sedan
157.2 kWh
71.9 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
