The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) RS3 Sportback
€ 29,900
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 10.2 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the A3 1.6 TDI.
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
1411
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
1800
1966
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1800 mm
Width
1777 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1411 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
2631
4343
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
2602
4241
4343 mm
Length
4241 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1815 kg
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
265 kg
16.61 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

General

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZGB
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
RS3 Sportback
362 bhp
108 bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
RS3 Sportback
465 NM
250 NM
A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

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4.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.31 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
4.41 kg/bhp
12.31 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
72 mpg
RS3 Sportback
35 mpg
72 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
797 mi
RS3 Sportback
422 mi
797 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
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