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AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSIvsAUDI RS3 sedan (8V) · Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI

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 RS3 sedan (8V) · Facelift 2017

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    321 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    264 hp/t
    197 kW/t
    3.8 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
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSIAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
Power
400hp298kW
400hp298kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,005kg4,420lb
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
37.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
632km393mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,542mm179in
4,479mm176in
Width
1,851mm73in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,397mm55in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,592mm63in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,524mm60in
1,528mm60in
Trunk volume
321L
315L
Max trunk volume-
770L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
198g/km
191g/km

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 RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI: 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
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI5,850-7,000 rpm1,700-5,850 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSIAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
11.9 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
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
200 km/h
124 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
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 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
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
480 Nm
354 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
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
1,515 kg
3,340 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
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
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
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI4.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI and AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI: 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 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
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
647 km
402 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
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
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 (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
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

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
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

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
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
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 (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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSIAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.1 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
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Range score
632 km
393 mi
647 km
402 mi
CO2 score
198 g/km
191 g/km
Trunk score
321 L
11.3 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSIAUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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