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AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) · Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSIvsAUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI

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

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AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) · Facelift 2017

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
VS

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA)

2.5 TFSI

340 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2011-2012

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • 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 CO2 emissions
    191 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    315 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSIAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Power
400hp298kW
340hp254kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
37.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
57.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
11.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
659km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,479mm176in
4,302mm169in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,794mm71in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,402mm55in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,564mm62in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,528mm60in
Trunk volume
315L
302L
Max trunk volume
770L
1,032L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions
191g/km
212g/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 TFSIAUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI5,850-7,000 rpm1,700-5,850 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI5,400-6,500 rpm1,600-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSIAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.9 s
15.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
200 km/h
124 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI has 60 hp more than AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI and AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
1,575 kg
3,472 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 (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI4.1 s
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI4.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI and AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI: 0.5 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
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI and AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI: 0.6 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 (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
647 km
402 mi
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
659 km
410 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
400 hp
298 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
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
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 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
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
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 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 (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.1 s
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.6 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
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSIAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
659 km
410 mi
CO2 score
191 g/km
212 g/km
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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 (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSIAUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

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
  • Largest trunk

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 12 km (8 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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