The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
€ 56,000
€ 28,400
€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 13.2 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the A3 2.0 TFSI.
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
1411
1800
1966
1421
1765
1957
1800 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1411 mm
Height
1421 mm
2631
4335
2578
4203
4335 mm
Length
4203 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2065 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
160 kg
9.97 %
General
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
DAZA
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
RS3 Sportback
395 bhp
197 bhp
A3 2.0 TFSI
480 NM
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
RS3 Sportback
480 NM
280 NM
A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
4.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.34 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
4.06 kg/bhp
7.34 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
RS3 Sportback
33 mpg
37 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
402 mi
Range
444 mi
RS3 Sportback
402 mi
444 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
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).
145.8 kWh
RS3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1175 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
