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Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI · Stage 3vsAudi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI · Stage 2vsAudi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI · Stage 1vsAudi RS3 Sedan (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 (8Y)

2.5 TFSI (Stage 3)

600 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2024
VS

Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y)

2.5 TFSI (Stage 2)

520 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2024
VS

Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y)

2.5 TFSI (Stage 1)

472 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2024
VS

Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y)

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    332 km/h
    206 mph
  • Most powerful
    600 hp
    447 kW
  • Highest torque
    775 Nm
    572 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    381 hp/t
    284 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    198 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    632 km
    393 mi
  • Largest trunk
    321 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    95/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 3)600 hpAudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hpAudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hpAudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI400 hp
Power
600hp447kW+200 hp
520hp388kW+120 hp
472hp352kW+72 hp
400hp298kW
Torque
775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm
675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm
610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,575kg3,472lb
1,575kg3,472lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,080kg4,586lb
2,080kg4,586lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
+67 km/h
316 km/h
196 mph
+51 km/h
306 km/h
190 mph
+41 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
31.7s99% target: 329 km/h / 204 mph-4.1 s
Calculated
33.8s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph-2.0 s
Calculated
36.1s99% target: 303 km/h / 188 mph+0.3 s
Calculated
35.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s-0.8 s
3.2s-0.6 s
3.4s-0.4 s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
7.1s-4.0 s
Calculated
8.0s-3.1 s
Calculated
8.8s-2.3 s
Calculated
11.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
3.1s-0.5 s
Calculated
3.3s-0.3 s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.0s-1.5 s
Calculated
10.5s-1.1 s
Calculated
10.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
381hp/t284kW/t173hp/1000 lb
Calculated
330hp/t246kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
300hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
492Nm/t329lb-ft/ton
Calculated
429Nm/t287lb-ft/ton
Calculated
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
632km393mi
Calculated
632km393mi
Calculated
632km393mi
Calculated
632km393mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
2,480cc151cu in
2,480cc151cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,542mm179in
4,542mm179in
4,542mm179in
4,542mm179in
Width
1,851mm73in
1,851mm73in
1,851mm73in
1,851mm73in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,412mm56in
1,412mm56in
1,412mm56in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,592mm63in
1,592mm63in
1,592mm63in
1,592mm63in
Rear track
1,524mm60in
1,524mm60in
1,524mm60in
1,524mm60in
Trunk volume
321L
321L
321L
321L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
198g/km
198g/km
198g/km
198g/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 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hpAudi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI (Stage 2) 520 hpAudi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI (Stage 1) 472 hpAudi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI 400 hpPowerTorque
  • Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI (Stage 2) 520 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI (Stage 1) 472 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI 400 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 3)600 hp5,600-7,000 rpm2,250-5,600 rpm7,250 rpm
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hp5,600-7,000 rpm2,250-5,600 rpm7,250 rpm
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hp5,600-7,000 rpm2,250-5,600 rpm7,250 rpm
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI400 hp5,600-7,000 rpm2,250-5,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 3)600 hpAudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hpAudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hpAudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI400 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.8 s
3.1 s
3.3 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
3.2 s
3.4 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.1 s
8.0 s
8.8 s
11.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
24.5 s
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-
-
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
4.9 s
5.0 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
7.3 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
10.9 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
245 km/h
152 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
204 km/h
127 mph

Power comparison

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

Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hp has 200 hp more than Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI 400 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI 400 hp and Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hp: 200 hp (149 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (Stage 3)600 hp
332 km/h
206 mph
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hp
316 km/h
196 mph
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hp
306 km/h
190 mph
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI400 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hp and Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI 400 hp: 0.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI (Stage 2) 520 hp and Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI (Stage 1) 472 hp, separated by only 0.2 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 (Stage 3)600 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI400 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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 (Stage 3)600 hp
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hp
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hp
300 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI400 hp
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 3)600 hp
600 hp
447 kW
3.0 s
332 km/h
206 mph
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hp
520 hp
388 kW
3.2 s
316 km/h
196 mph
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hp
472 hp
352 kW
3.4 s
306 km/h
190 mph
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI400 hp
400 hp
298 kW
3.8 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 3)600 hp
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hp
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hp
Power
472 hp
352 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI400 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)600 hp
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hp
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hp
Power
472 hp
352 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI400 hp
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

Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hp 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 (Stage 3)600 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
3.0 s
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
3.2 s
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
3.4 s
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI400 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 3)600 hp
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hp
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hp
300 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI400 hp
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 3)600 hpAudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 2)520 hpAudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI (Stage 1)472 hpAudiRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI400 hp
Power
600 hp
447 kW
520 hp
388 kW
472 hp
352 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
3.2 s
3.4 s
3.8 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
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
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
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,542 mm
178.8 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Range score
632 km
393 mi
632 km
393 mi
632 km
393 mi
632 km
393 mi
CO2 score
198 g/km
198 g/km
198 g/km
198 g/km
Trunk score
321 L
11.3 cu ft
321 L
11.3 cu ft
321 L
11.3 cu ft
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
300 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAudi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hpAudi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI (Stage 2) 520 hpAudi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI (Stage 1) 472 hpAudi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI 400 hp
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Audi RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 600 hp

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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