Compare Audi RS 3 Sportback 8VA vs Audi A3 8V facelift
Variants
1.0 TFSI
1.0 TFSI DCT
1.4 TFSI
1.4 TFSI DCT
1.5 TFSI
1.5 TFSI DCT
1.6 TDI 110
1.6 TDI 110 DCT
1.6 TDI 116
1.6 TDI 116 DCT
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DCT
2.0 TDI 150 quattro
2.0 TDI 184 quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI DCT
2.0 TFSI quattro DCT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
280 L / 9.9 cu-ft ~ 1120 L / 39.6 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
6.8 L / 7.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
500 kg / 1102 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
235/35 R19, 255/30 R19
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
Construction
Body Style
5-door Hatchback
3-door Hatchback
Dimensions
Size | Height
1411 mm / 55.6 in
1424 mm / 56.1 in
Size | Length
4343 mm / 171.0 in
4241 mm / 167.0 in
Size | Width
1800 mm / 70.9 in | 1966 mm / 77.4 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1543.0 mm / 60.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1514.0 mm / 59.6 in
1514.0 mm / 59.6 in
Weight
1520.0 kg / 3351.0 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 19
Wheelbase
2631 mm / 103.6 in
2602 mm / 102.4 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.1 sec
CO2 Emission
189 ~ 194 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
Fuel Economy
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
280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
Engine
CZGB
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
2.5 L / 151.3 cu-in / 2480.0 cc
Engine | Power
367.0 hp / 273.7 kW @ 5550-6800 rpm
Engine | Redline
6800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
148.0 hp/L / 2.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
465 Nm / 343.0 lb-ft @ 1625-5550 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic
Production
Availability
2015 ~ 2016
Reviews
Neofiliac score
62%
40%
Pros
- Improved 2.5L TFSI engine
- Good 7-speed DCT transmission
- Low official fuel consumption
- Clean, sharp styling
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- No powerful engine options
- Only available with tiny to small engines
- No independent rear suspensions on FWD models
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