The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08)
€ 49,900
€ 33,900
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 3.2.
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 3.2
55.2
70.6
78.5
56
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
101.5
169.4
101.5
168.7
169.4 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 3.2
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.42 %
General
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 3.2
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CEPA
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
RS3 Sportback
335 hp
247 hp
A3 Sportback 3.2
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 3.2
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10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.37 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
14.37 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
22 mpg
A3 Sportback 3.2
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
409 mi
Range
355 mi
RS3 Sportback
409 mi
355 mi
A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
198.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
