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AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) · Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSIvsAUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) · Facelift 2017

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
VS

AUDI A8 (D5)

60 TDI V8

435 hp3956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8

  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,139 km
    708 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSIAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
Power
400hp298kW
435hp324kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
37.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
11.9s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
1,139km708mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
3,956cc241cu in
Length
4,479mm176in
5,172mm204in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,633mm64in
Trunk volume
315L
505L
Max trunk volume
770L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
82L
CO2 emissions
191g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSIAUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI5,850-7,000 rpm1,700-5,850 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V83,750-4,750 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSIAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.9 s
13.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
200 km/h
124 mph
192 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
435 hp
324 kW

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 has 35 hp more than AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI and AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
900 Nm
664 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
2,190 kg
4,828 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI4.1 s
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V84.4 s

Although AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 has more power, AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI and AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 and AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI: 1.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
647 km
402 mi
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
1,139 km
708 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
435 hp
324 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,172 mm
203.6 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.1 s
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSIAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,172 mm
203.6 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
1,139 km
708 mi
CO2 score
191 g/km
-
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSIAUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI

  • Is 675 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 65 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 420 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 492 km (306 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 190 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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