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 3.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the A3 2.0 TFSI.
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
55.2
70.6
78.5
55.9
69.5
77
70.6 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.4
101.5
165.5
169.4 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.43 %
General
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CEPA
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
RS3 Sportback
335 hp
197 hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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
210 ft
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
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10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
31 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
