The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)

€ 57,200
Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18) RS3 Sedan
€ 32,600
 Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the A3 Sedan 35 TFSI.
RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
55
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
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 35 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
103.8
175.5
176.3 in
Length
175.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.78 %
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)

General

RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DAZA
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
RS3 Sedan
395 hp
148 hp
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
RS3 Sedan
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI

Performance

RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sedan

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 35 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
RS3 Sedan
8.87 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
RS3 Sedan
28 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
609 mi
RS3 Sedan
412 mi
609 mi
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
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).
96.6 kWh
RS3 Sedan
157.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data