AUDI RSQ3 · Facelift 2015
Car comparison
AUDI RSQ3 · Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performancevsAUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performance
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.4 s
- Fastest top speed270 km/h168 mph
- Most powerful367 hp274 kW
- Lightest1,655 kg3,649 lb
- Best power-to-weight222 hp/t165 kW/t4.5 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions203 g/km
- Best overall score75/100
- Best performance score73/100
- Best economy score84/100
AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6
- Highest torque500 Nm369 lb-ft
- Lowest city consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
- Best estimated range934 km580 mi
- Largest trunk605 L
- Best practicality score89/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance | AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367hp274kW | 340hp254kW |
| Torque | 465Nm343lb-ft | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,655kg3,649lb | 2,095kg4,619lb |
| Gross weight | 2,215kg4,883lb | 2,820kg6,217lb |
| Top speed | 270 km/h 168 mph | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 53.1s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph Calculated | 80.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s | 5.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.0s Calculated | 23.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2s Calculated | 5.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK | 11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.4s Calculated | 14.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb Calculated | 162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton Calculated | 239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 744km462mi Calculated | 934km580mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,480cc151cu in | 2,995cc183cu in |
| Length | 4,411mm174in | 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 |
| Trunk volume | 356L | 605L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,261L | 1,755L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 64L | 85L |
| CO2 emissions | 203g/km | 207g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performance: Power / Torque
- AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance | 5,550-6,800 rpm | 1,625-5,550 rpm | 7,050 rpm |
| AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6 | 5,000-6,400 rpm | 1,370-4,500 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance | AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.2 s | 5.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.4 s | 5.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.0 s | 23.0 s |
| Top speed | 270 km/h 168 mph | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 9.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.5 s | 11.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.4 s | 14.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 189 km/h 117 mph | 164 km/h 102 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance | 367 hp 274 kW |
| AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6 | 340 hp 254 kW |
AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performance has 27 hp more than AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6 and AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performance: 27 hp (20 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance | 465 Nm 343 lb-ft |
| AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6 | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance | 1,655 kg 3,649 lb |
| AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6 | 2,095 kg 4,619 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance | 270 km/h 168 mph |
| AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6 | 250 km/h 155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance | 4.4 s |
| AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6 | 5.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performance and AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6: 1.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK |
| AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6 | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performance and AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6: 0.5 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance | 222 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6 | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance | 744 km 462 mi |
| AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6 | 934 km 580 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance | 367 hp 274 kW | 4.4 s | 270 km/h 168 mph |
| AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6 | 340 hp 254 kW | 5.9 s | 250 km/h 155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance |
| 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6 |
| 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performance 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | 4.4 s |
| AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6 | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 5.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance | 222 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK |
| AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6 | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance | AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 367 hp 274 kW | 340 hp 254 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 465 Nm 343 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.4 s | 5.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 270 km/h 168 mph | 250 km/h 155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,655 kg 3,649 lb | 2,095 kg 4,619 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 744 km 462 mi | 934 km 580 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 203 g/km | 207 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 356 L 12.6 cu ft | 605 L 21.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 222 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performance | AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.05 LC100 km | 15.92 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 24.22 LC100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,258 LC/year | 2,389 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performance
- Has 27 hp more
- Is 440 kg lighter
- Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Emits 4 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Smallest trunk
AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6
- Has 35 Nm more
- Has 190 km (118 mi) more estimated range
- Has 249 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest torque
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Highest CO2 emissions
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