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AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) · Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSIvsAUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TFSI 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)

3.0 TFSI V6

354 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    170 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    773 km
    481 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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 overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSIAUDIS4 (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
400hp298kW
354hp264kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,200kg4,850lb
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
37.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
11.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
773km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,479mm176in
4,745mm187in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
315L
480L
Max trunk volume
770L
965L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
58L
CO2 emissions
191g/km
170g/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) 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TFSI 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)3.0 TFSI V65,400-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSIAUDIS4 (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.9 s
13.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
200 km/h
124 mph
191 km/h
119 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)3.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 kW

AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI has 46 hp more than AUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI: 46 hp (34 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)3.0 TFSI V6
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
AUDIS4 (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
1,630 kg
3,594 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)3.0 TFSI 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)3.0 TFSI V64.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI and AUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.6 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)3.0 TFSI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI: 1.0 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)3.0 TFSI V6
217 hp/t
162 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
AUDIS4 (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
773 km
481 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)3.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 kW
4.7 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)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,745 mm
186.8 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 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)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
AUDIS4 (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.7 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)3.0 TFSI V6
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSIAUDIS4 (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
400 hp
298 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.7 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
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,745 mm
186.8 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
773 km
481 mi
CO2 score
191 g/km
170 g/km
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 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 S4 (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 sedan (8V) Facelift 2017 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 47 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 126 km (78 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

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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