The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 55,900
€ 26,300
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 4.3 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
4292
4335 mm
Length
4292 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.46 %
General
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DAZA
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
RS3 Sportback
395 bhp
138 bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
RS3 Sportback
480 NM
320 NM
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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4.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.4 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
4.01 kg/bhp
10.4 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
64 mpg
RS3 Sportback
34 mpg
64 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
412 mi
Range
777 mi
RS3 Sportback
412 mi
777 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
90.4 kWh
RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
