Car comparison

AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSIvsAUDI S4 (B9) · Facelift 2019 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 (8Y)

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2024
VS

AUDI S4 (B9) · Facelift 2019

3.0 TFSI V6

354 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2024

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    254 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    3.9 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
  • Best estimated range
    632 km
    393 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSIAUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
Power
400hp298kW
354hp264kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
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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
35.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
47.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
632km393mi
Calculated
569km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,542mm179in
4,770mm188in
Width
1,851mm73in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,401mm55in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,592mm63in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,524mm60in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
321L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
58L
CO2 emissions
198g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSIAUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI5,600-7,000 rpm2,250-5,600 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSIAUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
14.1 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
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 kW

AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI has 46 hp more than AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
1,800 kg
3,968 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
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI3.8 s
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V64.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI and AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.9 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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI and AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6: 1.5 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
197 hp/t
147 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
632 km
393 mi
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
569 km
353 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
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
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,401 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
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
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 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
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
3.8 s
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSIAUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
Power
400 hp
298 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 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
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in
Range score
632 km
393 mi
569 km
353 mi
CO2 score
198 g/km
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Trunk score
321 L
11.3 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 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 (8Y) 2.5 TFSIAUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 57 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 64 km (39 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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