The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 53,500
€ 26,700
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 10.5 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the A3 1.8 TFSI.
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
1411
1800
1966
1421
1765
1957
1800 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1411 mm
Height
1421 mm
2631
4343
2578
4238
4343 mm
Length
4238 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg
Weight Difference:
225 kg
14.11 %
General
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CZGB
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
RS3 Sportback
362 bhp
158 bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
RS3 Sportback
465 NM
250 NM
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
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4.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
4.41 kg/bhp
8.67 kg/bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
RS3 Sportback
35 mpg
43 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
422 mi
Range
526 mi
RS3 Sportback
422 mi
526 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
