The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) S3 Sportback
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) RS3 Sportback
€ 39,100
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 Sportback is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the RS3 Sportback.
S3 Sportback
RS3 Sportback
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.2 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
169.4 in
Length
171 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sportback
RS3 Sportback
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.56 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

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

Engine

S3 Sportback
RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
S3 Sportback
261 hp
362 hp
RS3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
RS3 Sportback

Performance

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

266 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

RS3 Sportback

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sportback
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
S3 Sportback
28 mpg
29 mpg
RS3 Sportback
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
422 mi
S3 Sportback
439 mi
422 mi
RS3 Sportback
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).
153.5 kWh
S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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