The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 49,900
€ 27,300
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The RS3 Sportback is 1.6 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1402
1794
1995
1423
1765
1995
1794 mm
Width
1765 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1402 mm
Height
1423 mm
2578
4302
2578
4286
4302 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1650 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
10 %
General
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CEPA
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
335 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
RS3 Sportback
335 bhp
138 bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
450 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
RS3 Sportback
450 NM
320 NM
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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4.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
4.93 kg/bhp
10.76 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
RS3 Sportback
31 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
409 mi
Range
610 mi
RS3 Sportback
409 mi
610 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
