The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 57,200
Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18) RS3 Sedan
€ 39,200
 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI.
RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
55
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18)
103.6
176.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
175.5
176.3 in
Length
175.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.33 %
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DAZA
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
RS3 Sedan
395 hp
181 hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
RS3 Sedan
354 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

Performance

RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sedan

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

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8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
RS3 Sedan
8.87 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
RS3 Sedan
28 mpg
48 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
697 mi
RS3 Sedan
412 mi
697 mi
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
RS3 Sedan
157.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data