The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 55,900
€ 35,600
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 9.8 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the A3 2.0 TDI.
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
1411
1800
1966
1421
1777
1966
1800 mm
Width
1777 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1411 mm
Height
1421 mm
2631
4335
2601
4237
4335 mm
Length
4237 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.26 %
General
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DAZA
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
RS3 Sportback
395 bhp
181 bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
RS3 Sportback
480 NM
380 NM
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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4.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
4.01 kg/bhp
8.12 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
59 mpg
RS3 Sportback
34 mpg
59 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
412 mi
Range
647 mi
RS3 Sportback
412 mi
647 mi
A3 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
325 L







1175 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L


















