The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 55,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) RS3 Sportback
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
103.6
170.7
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
170.7 in
Length
166.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
19.23 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DAZA
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
RS3 Sportback
395 hp
138 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
661 mi
RS3 Sportback
412 mi
661 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
89 kWh
RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
89 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft