The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 56,000
€ 27,600
€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.15 %
General
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DAZA
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
RS3 Sportback
395 hp
158 hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 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 1.8 TFSI
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8.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback
8.96 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
36 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
402 mi
Range
526 mi
RS3 Sportback
402 mi
526 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
123.1 kWh
RS3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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
