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Audi RS3 sedan (8V) · Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI · Stage 3vsAudi RS3 sedan (8V) · Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI · Stage 2vsAudi RS3 sedan (8V) · Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI · Stage 1vsAudi RS3 sedan (8V) · Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI

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Audi RS3 sedan (8V) · Facelift 2017

2.5 TFSI (Stage 3)

600 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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Audi RS3 sedan (8V) · Facelift 2017

2.5 TFSI (Stage 2)

520 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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Audi RS3 sedan (8V) · Facelift 2017

2.5 TFSI (Stage 1)

472 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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Audi RS3 sedan (8V) · Facelift 2017

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Audi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    333 km/h
    207 mph
  • Most powerful
    600 hp
    447 kW
  • Highest torque
    744 Nm
    549 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    396 hp/t
    295 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    191 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    647 km
    402 mi
  • Largest trunk
    315 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    95/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 3)600 hpAudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hpAudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hpAudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI400 hp
Power
600hp447kW+200 hp
520hp388kW+120 hp
472hp352kW+72 hp
400hp298kW
Torque
744Nm549lb-ft+264 Nm
648Nm478lb-ft+168 Nm
586Nm432lb-ft+106 Nm
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,515kg3,340lb
1,515kg3,340lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,005kg4,420lb
2,005kg4,420lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
+68 km/h
317 km/h
197 mph
+52 km/h
307 km/h
191 mph
+42 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
34.0s99% target: 330 km/h / 205 mph-3.8 s
Calculated
35.7s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph-2.1 s
Calculated
38.2s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph+0.4 s
Calculated
37.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s-0.9 s
3.5s-0.6 s
3.7s-0.4 s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
7.6s-4.2 s
Calculated
8.6s-3.3 s
Calculated
9.4s-2.4 s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.6s-0.4 s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
10.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
11.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
396hp/t295kW/t180hp/1000 lb
Calculated
343hp/t256kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
312hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
491Nm/t329lb-ft/ton
Calculated
428Nm/t286lb-ft/ton
Calculated
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
2,480cc151cu in
2,480cc151cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,479mm176in
4,479mm176in
4,479mm176in
4,479mm176in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,802mm71in
1,802mm71in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,397mm55in
1,397mm55in
1,397mm55in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,528mm60in
1,528mm60in
1,528mm60in
Trunk volume
315L
315L
315L
315L
Max trunk volume
770L
770L
770L
770L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
191g/km
191g/km
191g/km
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 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hpAudi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI (Stage 2) 520 hpAudi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI (Stage 1) 472 hpAudi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI 400 hpPowerTorque
  • Audi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI (Stage 2) 520 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI (Stage 1) 472 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI 400 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 3)600 hp5,850-7,000 rpm1,700-5,850 rpm7,250 rpm
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hp5,850-7,000 rpm1,700-5,850 rpm7,250 rpm
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hp5,850-7,000 rpm1,700-5,850 rpm7,250 rpm
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI400 hp5,850-7,000 rpm1,700-5,850 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 3)600 hpAudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hpAudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hpAudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI400 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
3.4 s
3.6 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
3.5 s
3.7 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.6 s
8.6 s
9.4 s
11.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
25.7 s
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-
-
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.0 s
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
7.5 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
9.5 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.3 s
10.8 s
11.2 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
200 km/h
124 mph

Power comparison

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

Audi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hp has 200 hp more than Audi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI 400 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Audi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI 400 hp and Audi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hp: 200 hp (149 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Audi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hp and Audi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI 400 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Audi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI (Stage 2) 520 hp and Audi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI (Stage 1) 472 hp, separated by only 0.2 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 (Stage 3)600 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI400 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 (Stage 3)600 hp
600 hp
447 kW
3.2 s
333 km/h
207 mph
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hp
520 hp
388 kW
3.5 s
317 km/h
197 mph
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hp
472 hp
352 kW
3.7 s
307 km/h
191 mph
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI400 hp
400 hp
298 kW
4.1 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 (Stage 3)600 hp
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 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
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hp
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 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
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hp
Power
472 hp
352 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 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
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI400 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)600 hp
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hp
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hp
Power
472 hp
352 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI400 hp
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

Audi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hp 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 (Stage 3)600 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
3.2 s
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
3.5 s
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
3.7 s
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI400 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.1 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 (Stage 3)600 hp
396 hp/t
295 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hp
343 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hp
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI400 hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 3)600 hpAudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hpAudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hpAudiRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI400 hp
Power
600 hp
447 kW
520 hp
388 kW
472 hp
352 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
744 Nm
549 lb-ft
648 Nm
478 lb-ft
586 Nm
432 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
3.5 s
3.7 s
4.1 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
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
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
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
647 km
402 mi
647 km
402 mi
647 km
402 mi
CO2 score
191 g/km
191 g/km
191 g/km
191 g/km
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
396 hp/t
295 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
343 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAudi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hpAudi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI (Stage 2) 520 hpAudi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI (Stage 1) 472 hpAudi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI 400 hp
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Audi RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hp

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 96 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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