Car comparison

AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSIvsAUDI A8L (D5) 60 TFSI V8

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

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AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y)

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2024
VS

AUDI A8L (D5)

60 TFSI V8

460 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2021

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    254 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    83/100

AUDI A8L (D5) 60 TFSI V8

  • Most powerful
    460 hp
    343 kW
  • Highest torque
    660 Nm
    487 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    759 km
    472 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSIAUDIA8L (D5)60 TFSI V8
Power
400hp298kW
460hp343kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
660Nm487lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,820kg6,217lb
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
35.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
44.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
632km393mi
Calculated
759km472mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,542mm179in
5,302mm209in
Width
1,851mm73in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
3,128mm123in
Front track
1,592mm63in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,524mm60in
1,633mm64in
Trunk volume
321L
505L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
82L
CO2 emissions
198g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSIAUDI A8L (D5) 60 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D5) 60 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI5,600-7,000 rpm2,250-5,600 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TFSI V85,500 rpm1,850-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSIAUDIA8L (D5)60 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
13.5 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
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TFSI V8
460 hp
343 kW

AUDI A8L (D5) 60 TFSI V8 has 60 hp more than AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI and AUDI A8L (D5) 60 TFSI V8: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TFSI V8
660 Nm
487 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TFSI V8
2,080 kg
4,586 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TFSI 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI3.8 s
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TFSI V84.5 s

Although AUDI A8L (D5) 60 TFSI V8 has more power, AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI and AUDI A8L (D5) 60 TFSI V8: 0.7 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TFSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI and AUDI A8L (D5) 60 TFSI V8: 2.1 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TFSI V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI
632 km
393 mi
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TFSI V8
759 km
472 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TFSI V8
460 hp
343 kW
4.5 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,542 mm
178.8 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TFSI V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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
5,302 mm
208.7 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TFSI V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
3.8 s
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TFSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
4.5 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TFSI V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSIAUDIA8L (D5)60 TFSI V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,542 mm
178.8 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,302 mm
208.7 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Range score
632 km
393 mi
759 km
472 mi
CO2 score
198 g/km
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Trunk score
321 L
11.3 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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 (8Y) 2.5 TFSIAUDI A8L (D5) 60 TFSI V8
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI

  • Is 505 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8L (D5) 60 TFSI V8

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Has 127 km (79 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 184 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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