Compare Audi S3 8V vs Audi RS 3 Sportback 8VA facelift
Variants
Manual
DCT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
325 L / 11.5 cu-ft ~ 1060 L / 37.4 cu-ft
335 L / 11.8 cu-ft ~ 1175 L / 41.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
7.1 L / 7.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 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
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/40 R18
235/35 R19 91Y, 255/30 R19 91Y
Turning Circle
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
3-door Hatchback
5-door Hatchback
Dimensions
Size | Height
1401 mm / 55.2 in
1411 mm / 55.6 in
Size | Length
4254 mm / 167.5 in
4335 mm / 170.7 in
Size | Width
1777 mm / 70.0 in | 1966 mm / 77.4 in (mirror unfolded)
1800 mm / 70.9 in | 1966 mm / 77.4 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1511.0 mm / 59.5 in
1514.0 mm / 59.6 in
Weight
1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs
Wheel Size
7.5J x 18
8.0J x 19
Wheelbase
2596 mm / 102.2 in
2631 mm / 103.6 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.9 sec
CO2 Emission
189 ~ 192 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.35
Fuel Economy
8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) | 11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (urban) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
Engine
CJXC
DAZA, DNWA
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
2.5 L / 151.3 cu-in / 2480.0 cc
Engine | Power
300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 5500-6200 rpm
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 5850-7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
151.2 hp/L / 2.5 hp/cu-in
161.3 hp/L / 2.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 rpm
480 Nm / 354.0 lb-ft @ 1700-5850 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic
Production
Availability
2013 ~ 2016
2017 ~ 2020
Reviews
Neofiliac score
57%
72%
Pros
- Improved styling over the base model
- More imposing the the Mk2
- Fully independent suspensions
- Manual available
- Much improved 2.5 TFSI engine
- Improved exterior styling
Cons
- Only available with a small engine
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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