The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) RS3 Sportback
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 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 5.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
171 in
Length
165.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.29 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

General

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZGB
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
RS3 Sportback
362 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
600 mi
RS3 Sportback
422 mi
600 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft