The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 53,500
€ 25,800
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI ultra.
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1411
1800
1966
1421
1777
1966
1800 mm
Width
1777 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1411 mm
Height
1421 mm
2631
4343
2601
4237
4343 mm
Length
4237 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1765 kg
Weight Difference:
315 kg
19.75 %
General
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CZGB
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
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 ultra
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
RS3 Sportback
465 NM
250 NM
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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4.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
4.41 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
83 mpg
RS3 Sportback
35 mpg
83 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
25 mpg
city
72 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
422 mi
Range
914 mi
RS3 Sportback
422 mi
914 mi
A3 1.6 TDI 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).
70 kWh
RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
70 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
