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
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) RS3 Sportback
€ 27,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 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 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
70.6
78.5
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.6 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.2 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
169.4 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.01 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CEPA
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
RS3 Sportback
335 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

210 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
115.2 kWh
RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft