The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 55,900
€ 29,900
€ 55,900
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 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the A3 1.6 TDI.
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
55.6
70.9
77.4
56.1
70
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
103.6
170.7
102.4
167
170.7 in
Length
167 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.08 %
General
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DAZA
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
RS3 Sportback
395 hp
108 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
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8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.15 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
27.15 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
60 mpg
RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
60 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
797 mi
RS3 Sportback
412 mi
797 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
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
