The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 56,000
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) RS3 Sportback
€ 25,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The RS3 Sportback is 3.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the A3 2.0 TDI.
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
70.9
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
103.6
170.7
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
170.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.08 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

RS3 Sportback
A3 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 manual transmission

Engine

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DAZA
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
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 4200 rpm
RS3 Sportback
395 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

187 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
8.96 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
53 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
777 mi
RS3 Sportback
402 mi
777 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
90.4 kWh
RS3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft