The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 49,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) RS3 Sportback
€ 26,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 Sportback is just 0.8 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower than the A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod.
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
1402
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
1794
1995
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1794 mm
Width
1785 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1402 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
2578
4302
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
2636
4310
4302 mm
Length
4310 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm

Vehicle Weight

RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
1650 kg
Kerb Weight
1310 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1795 kg
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
340 kg
20.61 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CEPA
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
335 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
RS3 Sportback
335 bhp
138 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
450 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
RS3 Sportback
450 NM
250 NM
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

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4.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
4.93 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
RS3 Sportback
31 mpg
60 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
661 mi
RS3 Sportback
409 mi
661 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
89 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L