The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 49,900
€ 45,100
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the S3 Sportback.
RS3 Sportback
S3 Sportback
55.2
70.6
78.5
55.3
70.3
77.4
70.6 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.2 in
Height
55.3 in
101.5
169.4
103.6
170.2
169.4 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
S3 Sportback
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.68 %
General
RS3 Sportback
S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
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 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback
Performance
RS3 Sportback
S3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
36 mpg
S3 Sportback
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
526 mi
RS3 Sportback
409 mi
526 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
