The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
€ 55,900

€ 25,700

€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 4.9 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
1411
1800
1966
1423
1765
1995
1800 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1411 mm
Height
1423 mm
2631
4335
2578
4286
4335 mm
Length
4286 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1905 kg

Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.41 %

General
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DAZA
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
RS3 Sportback
395 bhp
148 bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3500 rpm
RS3 Sportback
480 NM
200 NM
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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4.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
4.01 kg/bhp
9.59 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
RS3 Sportback
34 mpg
35 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
412 mi
Range
422 mi
RS3 Sportback
412 mi
422 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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).
153.5 kWh
RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1175 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L