The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) S3
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) RS3 Sportback
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the RS3 Sportback.
S3
RS3 Sportback
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
70 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.2 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
167.4 in
Length
171 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
RS3 Sportback
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

S3
RS3 Sportback
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3
RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
S3
306 hp
362 hp
RS3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
S3
295 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
RS3 Sportback

Performance

S3
RS3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
S3
10.84 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
S3
37 mpg
29 mpg
RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
422 mi
S3
534 mi
422 mi
RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
153.5 kWh
S3
121.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3
RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft