The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
€ 55,900
€ 29,500
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
169
170.7 in
Length
169 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.27 %
General
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DAZA
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
RS3 Sportback
395 hp
168 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
600 mi
RS3 Sportback
412 mi
600 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).
117.3 kWh
RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
