The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

€ 58,000
Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (19 - ..) RS3 Sedan
€ 32,100
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 58,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod.
RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
55
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (19 - ..)
70.9
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 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 (19 - ..)
103.6
176.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 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 1.5 TFSI cod
3549 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
18.62 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

General

RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DAZA
Engine Code
DADA
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 1.5 TFSI cod
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
RS3 Sedan
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
8.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.51 lb/hp
RS3 Sedan
8.98 lb/hp
19.51 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
RS3 Sedan
28 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
609 mi
RS3 Sedan
402 mi
609 mi
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
161.1 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
161.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
343 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data