The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 49,900
€ 27,500
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The RS3 Sportback is 2.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the A3 1.4 TFSI.
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI
55.2
70.6
78.5
55.9
70
77.4
70.6 in
Width
70 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.4
102.4
166.8
169.4 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
838 lb
23.04 %
General
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
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 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CEPA
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
RS3 Sportback
335 hp
123 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
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10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
47 mpg
RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
47 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
18 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
621 mi
RS3 Sportback
409 mi
621 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
94.8 kWh
RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
