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

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    315 L
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSIAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Power
400hp298kW
400hp298kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,075kg4,575lb
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
44.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
11.9s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,479mm176in
4,389mm173in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,851mm73in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,592mm63in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,524mm60in
Trunk volume
315L
282L
Max trunk volume
770L
1,104L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
191g/km
201g/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 (8Y) 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI5,600-7,000 rpm2,250-5,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSIAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.9 s
12.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
200 km/h
124 mph
194 km/h
120 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
500 Nm
369 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
1,570 kg
3,461 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 (8Y)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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI3.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS3 Sportback (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 (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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 (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
625 km
388 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
3.8 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
282 L
10.0 cu ft
Length
4,389 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
3.8 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSIAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
3.8 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
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
282 L
10.0 cu ft
Length
4,389 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
625 km
388 mi
CO2 score
191 g/km
201 g/km
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
282 L
10.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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 (8Y) 2.5 TFSI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 33 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI

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

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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