The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 55,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) RS3 Sportback
€ 25,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
103.6
170.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
170.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.21 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

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

Engine

RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DAZA
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
RS3 Sportback
395 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

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

187 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
43 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
621 mi
RS3 Sportback
412 mi
621 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
113.1 kWh
RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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