The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) RS3 Sportback
€ 29,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 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 12.9 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the A3 2.0 TFSI.
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
1411
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
1800
1966
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1800 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1411 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
2631
4343
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
2578
4214
4343 mm
Length
4214 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.4 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CZGB
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
RS3 Sportback
362 bhp
197 bhp
A3 2.0 TFSI
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
RS3 Sportback
465 NM
280 NM
A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
4.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.34 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
4.41 kg/bhp
7.34 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
RS3 Sportback
35 mpg
37 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
444 mi
RS3 Sportback
422 mi
444 mi
A3 2.0 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).
145.8 kWh
RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 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)
1100 L