The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

€ 55,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) RS3 Sportback
€ 30,000
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
77
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
103.6
170.7
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
170.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.35 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

General

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DAZA
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
RS3 Sportback
395 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
42 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
665 mi
RS3 Sportback
412 mi
665 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft