The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 53,500

€ 28,900

€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.6
70.9
77.4
56.1
70
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
103.6
171
102.4
167
171 in
Length
167 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
19.74 %

General
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CZGB
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
RS3 Sportback
362 hp
148 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
49 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
647 mi
RS3 Sportback
422 mi
647 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
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).
90.9 kWh
RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft