The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 53,500
€ 35,800
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 3.2.
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 3.2
55.6
70.9
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56 in
103.6
171
101.5
168.7
171 in
Length
168.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 3.2
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.74 %
General
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 3.2
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CZGB
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
RS3 Sportback
362 hp
247 hp
A3 Sportback 3.2
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 3.2
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
25 mpg
A3 Sportback 3.2
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
422 mi
Range
396 mi
RS3 Sportback
422 mi
396 mi
A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
