Car comparison

AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) · Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSIvsAUDI S4 (B9) · Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6

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 S4 (B9) · Facelift 2019

3.0 TDI V6

347 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    935 km
    581 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    264 hp/t
    197 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSIAUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
400hp298kW
347hp259kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,315kg5,104lb
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
37.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
47.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
11.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
392Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
935km581mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,479mm176in
4,770mm188in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
315L
420L
Max trunk volume
770L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
58L
CO2 emissions
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 TFSIAUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6: 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
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V63,850 rpm2,500-3,100 rpm4,100 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSIAUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.9 s
14.4 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
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
200 km/h
124 mph
189 km/h
117 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
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
347 hp
259 kW

AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI has 53 hp more than AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI: 53 hp (40 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
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
700 Nm
516 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
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
1,785 kg
3,935 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
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
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 (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI4.1 s
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V64.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI and AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6: 0.7 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
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI: 2.3 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
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
935 km
581 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
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
347 hp
259 kW
4.8 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
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
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 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
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.8 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
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSIAUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
400 hp
298 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
935 km
581 mi
CO2 score
191 g/km
-
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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 S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 70 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 288 km (179 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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