The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 49,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) RS3 Sportback
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) S3
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the RS3 Sportback is 2 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
RS3 Sportback
S3
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
70.6
78.5
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.6 in
Width
70 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.2 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
169.4 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

RS3 Sportback
S3
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.8 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

RS3 Sportback
S3
8P
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

RS3 Sportback
S3
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CEPA
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
RS3 Sportback
335 hp
306 hp
S3
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

RS3 Sportback
S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS3 Sportback
S3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
37 mpg
S3
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
534 mi
RS3 Sportback
409 mi
534 mi
S3
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).
121.2 kWh
RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS3 Sportback
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft