S3 and RS3 weight difference

[bqik]

hello,

I was curious about the S3 and RS3 weight difference and distribution.

I have always said : the S3 handles better than the RS3 and feels more neutral.

But.. I was surprised at the little difference in weight between them.

S3 and RS3 are configured with same extras with the exception of no sunroof in the RS3.

Full tank each one

S3:

RS3

Regards

Bqik

 

[simonali]

Bit lardy, aren't they? I'm sure the Golf R was only around 1400kg when Autocar weighed it for their road test. If it really is 150kg lighter then no wonder it handles better...

 

[Simon L]

Bit lardy, aren't they? I'm sure the Golf R was only around 1400kg when Autocar weighed it for their road test. If it really is 150kg lighter then no wonder it handles better...

Yeah but that'll be the cheap ****** interior making the Golf lighter..................

 

[deanshaw24]

That extra 22kgs is hanging over the front axle though!

 

[Bradks3]

The sunroof is pretty heavy I believe. More than you would think.

 

[Rob2k68]

Sunroof is around 18kg.

Think in pre facelift the weight difference was around 70kg but with the facelift and new 5 pot it's now going to be more like 40kg (talking claimed kerb weights).

 

[Terminator x]

New saloon RS3 engine supposed to be about 26kg lighter so perhaps S3 and RS3 will then be about the same overall weight?

TX.

 

[pburv]

New saloon RS3 engine supposed to be about 26kg lighter so perhaps S3 and RS3 will then be about the same overall weight?

TX.

This article says there is a 26kg weight saving over the older 2.5 engine...
http://wardsauto.com/engines/audi-tt-rs-raises-stakes-performance-numbers-game

 

[Jassyo06]

The sunroof is pretty heavy I believe. More than you would think.

But its worth it....every £££ and klio

 

[Bradks3]

Agree! I have it too

 

[Daveotto]

Difference between full and empty tank of petrol is about 40kg. I can certainly notice a difference in handling between full and empty tank with only me on board and is more balanced with a full,tank

 

[Simon L]

But its worth it....every £££ and klio

You're worth it big boy

 

[Jassyo06]

You're worth it big boy

Awesome had that product in my head.....during me posting.....but a coudny be bothered trying te be funny.....lol

 

[Jassyo06]

Difference between full and empty tank of petrol is about 40kg. I can certainly notice a difference in handling between full and empty tank with only me on board and is more balanced with a full,tank

Me cars tank has never been full since l got it.....not like me.....always tanked up.....lol

 

[Scottyg]

Fill mines twice a month at most. Helps that I only have a 14 miles round trip to work!!

 

[Jassyo06]

Fill mines twice a month at most. Helps that I only have a 14 miles round trip to work!!

Am £50 bangers a week,was in the red on the way home popped into a filling station in Kirkintilloch £1,17 a litre.....grrrrr

 

[Scottyg]

That's steep, what premium you using?? Blantyre ASDA still £1.10 a litre diesel.

 

[Jassyo06]

That's steep, what premium you using?? Blantyre ASDA still £1.10 a litre diesel.

It was on a shell station mate and it was the cheapest unleaded l used,super unleaded was £1,23,won't be back there

 

[Scottyg]

The Kirkie residents can afford it.

 

[Simon L]

Ye bunch of girls whining about the price of fuel......lol

 

[Scottyg]

We're Scottish mate. Every penny counts.

 

[Daveotto]

Am £50 bangers a week,was in the red on the way home popped into a filling station in Kirkintilloch £1,17 a litre.....grrrrr

same here...5 miles to empty on Monday and 52 litres later I was nearly £62 lighter

 

[Jassyo06]

Ye bunch of girls whining about the price of fuel......lol

A walk further a day than you drive that ornament of yours a day lol

 

[Simon L]

A walk further a day than you drive that ornament of yours a day lol

Fast, sharp and precise comeback...........taught you well I have my not so young apprentice lol

 

[Jassyo06]

Fast, sharp and precise comeback...........taught you well I have my not so young apprentice lol

Fast, sharp and precise comeback...........taught you well I have my not so young apprentice lol

 

[pburv]

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