The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 43,100
€ 55,900
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S3 Sportback is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 0.7 cm lower than the RS3 Sportback.
S3 Sportback
RS3 Sportback
1404
1785
1966
1411
1800
1966
1785 mm
Width
1800 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1404 mm
Height
1411 mm
2631
4322
2631
4335
4322 mm
Length
4335 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
S3 Sportback
RS3 Sportback
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.05 %
General
S3 Sportback
RS3 Sportback
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3 Sportback
RS3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
S3 Sportback
306 bhp
395 bhp
RS3 Sportback
380 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
S3 Sportback
380 NM
480 NM
RS3 Sportback
Performance
S3 Sportback
RS3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
RS3 Sportback
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.01 kg/bhp
S3 Sportback
4.92 kg/bhp
4.01 kg/bhp
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sportback
RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
S3 Sportback
40 mpg
34 mpg
RS3 Sportback
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
488 mi
Range
412 mi
S3 Sportback
488 mi
412 mi
RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
157.2 kWh
S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sportback
RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1175 L
