The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 55,900
€ 24,800
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The RS3 Sportback is 1.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
55.6
70.9
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56 in
103.6
170.7
101.5
168.7
170.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.42 %
General
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DAZA
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
RS3 Sportback
395 hp
158 hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.82 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
19.82 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
33 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
475 mi
RS3 Sportback
412 mi
475 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
136.5 kWh
RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
