The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 49,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) RS3 Sportback
€ 42,900
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) S3 Sportback
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘ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 2.2 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the S3 Sportback.
RS3 Sportback
S3 Sportback
1402
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
1794
1995
1404
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1794 mm
Width
1785 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1402 mm
Height
1404 mm
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
2578
4302
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
2631
4324
4302 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm

Vehicle Weight

RS3 Sportback
S3 Sportback
1650 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2005 kg
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
130 kg
7.88 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)

General

RS3 Sportback
S3 Sportback
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

RS3 Sportback
S3 Sportback
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CEPA
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
335 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
RS3 Sportback
335 bhp
296 bhp
S3 Sportback
450 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
RS3 Sportback
450 NM
380 NM
S3 Sportback

Performance

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

64 m
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

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4.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.14 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
4.93 kg/bhp
5.14 kg/bhp
S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS3 Sportback
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
RS3 Sportback
31 mpg
41 mpg
S3 Sportback
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
495 mi
RS3 Sportback
409 mi
495 mi
S3 Sportback
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).
130.7 kWh
RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS3 Sportback
S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L