The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 53,500
€ 21,700
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The RS3 Sportback is 5.1 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the A3 Sportback 1.6.
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6
1411
1800
1966
1423
1765
1995
1800 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1411 mm
Height
1423 mm
2631
4343
2578
4292
4343 mm
Length
4292 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg
Weight Difference:
295 kg
18.5 %
General
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CZGB
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
RS3 Sportback
362 bhp
101 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
RS3 Sportback
465 NM
148 NM
A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6
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4.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
4.41 kg/bhp
12.87 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
RS3 Sportback
35 mpg
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
422 mi
Range
495 mi
RS3 Sportback
422 mi
495 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
130.7 kWh
RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
