The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) RS3 Sportback
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The RS3 Sportback is 10.6 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1411
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
1800
1966
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
1777
1966
1800 mm
Width
1777 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1411 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
2631
4343
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
2601
4237
4343 mm
Length
4237 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1765 kg
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
315 kg
19.75 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CZGB
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
RS3 Sportback
362 bhp
138 bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
RS3 Sportback
465 NM
250 NM
A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod

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4.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
4.41 kg/bhp
9.28 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
60 mpg
RS3 Sportback
35 mpg
60 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
661 mi
RS3 Sportback
422 mi
661 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
89 kWh
RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
89 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L