The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
€ 49,900
€ 28,400
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 9.9 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower than the A3 2.0 TFSI.
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
1402
1794
1995
1421
1765
1957
1794 mm
Width
1765 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1402 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4302
2578
4203
4302 mm
Length
4203 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
1650 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
205 kg
12.42 %
General
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CEPA
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
335 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
RS3 Sportback
335 bhp
197 bhp
A3 2.0 TFSI
450 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
RS3 Sportback
450 NM
280 NM
A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
4.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.34 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
4.93 kg/bhp
7.34 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
RS3 Sportback
31 mpg
37 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
409 mi
Range
444 mi
RS3 Sportback
409 mi
444 mi
A3 2.0 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).
145.8 kWh
RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
