Compare Audi RS 3 Sportback (8PA) vs Audi RS 3 Sportback 8VA
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
302 L / 10.7 cu-ft ~ 1032 L / 36.4 cu-ft
280 L / 9.9 cu-ft ~ 1120 L / 39.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
6.8 L / 7.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
560 kg / 1235 lbs
500 kg / 1102 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/35 R19
235/35 R19, 255/30 R19
Turning Circle
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
Construction
Body Style
5-door Hatchback
5-door Hatchback
Dimensions
Size | Height
1402 mm / 55.2 in
1411 mm / 55.6 in
Size | Length
4302 mm / 169.4 in
4343 mm / 171.0 in
Size | Width
1794 mm / 70.6 in
1800 mm / 70.9 in | 1966 mm / 77.4 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1564.0 mm / 61.6 in
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1528.0 mm / 60.2 in
1514.0 mm / 59.6 in
Weight
1575.0 kg / 3472.3 lbs
1520.0 kg / 3351.0 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 19
8J x 19
Wheelbase
2578 mm / 101.5 in
2631 mm / 103.6 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.6 sec
4.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.4 sec
4.1 sec
CO2 Emission
212 g/km
189 ~ 194 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.362
0.34
Fuel Economy
9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (combined) | 13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway)
8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Engine
CEPA
CZGB
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
2.5 L / 151.3 cu-in / 2480.0 cc
2.5 L / 151.3 cu-in / 2480.0 cc
Engine | Power
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 5400-6500 rpm
367.0 hp / 273.7 kW @ 5550-6800 rpm
Engine | Redline
6800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
137.1 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in
148.0 hp/L / 2.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
450 Nm / 331.9 lb-ft @ 1600-5300 rpm
465 Nm / 343.0 lb-ft @ 1625-5550 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
DCT S tronic
Automatic S tronic
Production
Availability
2011 ~ 2012
2015 ~ 2016
Reviews
Neofiliac score
59%
62%
Pros
- Great I5 engine
- Imposing exterior styling
- Improved 2.5L TFSI engine
- Good 7-speed DCT transmission
Cons
- High 0.36 drag coefficient
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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