Car comparison

AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSIvsAUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6

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

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AUDI RSQ3

2.5 TFSI

310 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2013-2014
VS

AUDI Q8 (4M)

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    178 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,103 km
    685 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRSQ32.5 TFSIAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
Power
310hp231kW
286hp213kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Gross weight
2,215kg4,883lb
2,890kg6,371lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
61.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
90.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
727km452mi
Calculated
1,103km685mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,410mm174in
4,986mm196in
Width
1,841mm72in
1,995mm79in
Height
1,580mm62in
1,705mm67in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,679mm66in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,691mm67in
Ground clearance-
254mm10in
Trunk volume
356L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,261L
1,755L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
75L
CO2 emissions
206g/km
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSIAUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI5,200-6,700 rpm1,500-5,200 rpm6,950 rpm
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRSQ32.5 TFSIAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
26.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW

AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI has 24 hp more than AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6 and AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
2,145 kg
4,729 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI5.2 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V66.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI and AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6 and AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI: 2.0 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
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
727 km
452 mi
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
1,103 km
685 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
6.3 s
245 km/h
152 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
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
356 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,580 mm
62.2 in
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 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
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

AUDI RSQ3 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
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.3 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
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRSQ32.5 TFSIAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
356 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,580 mm
62.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Range score
727 km
452 mi
1,103 km
685 mi
CO2 score
206 g/km
178 g/km
Trunk score
356 L
12.6 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 RSQ3 2.5 TFSIAUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Is 490 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 54 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 376 km (233 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 249 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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