The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) RS3 Sportback
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) S3
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The RS3 Sportback is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the S3.
RS3 Sportback
S3
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.6 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
171 in
Length
166.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

RS3 Sportback
S3
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.82 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

General

RS3 Sportback
S3
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
S3
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CZGB
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
RS3 Sportback
362 hp
261 hp
S3
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

RS3 Sportback
S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS3 Sportback
S3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
28 mpg
S3
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
449 mi
RS3 Sportback
422 mi
449 mi
S3
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).
157.2 kWh
RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS3 Sportback
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft