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 4.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the A3 1.8 TFSI.
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.6
70.9
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
103.6
171
101.5
166.9
171 in
Length
166.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.11 %
General
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CZGB
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
RS3 Sportback
362 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
197 ft
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
