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AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSIvsTesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh

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
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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
  • 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
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSITeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
Power
400hp298kW
441hp329kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
493Nm364lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
35.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
33.1s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
632km393mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
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Length
4,542mm179in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,851mm73in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,592mm63in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,524mm60in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
321L
649L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
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CO2 emissions
198g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSITeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
14.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
188 km/h
117 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
441 hp
329 kW

Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh has 41 hp more than AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI and Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh: 41 hp (31 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
493 Nm
364 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
1,830 kg
4,034 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
233 km/h
145 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh4.4 s

Although Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh has more power, AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI and Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh: 0.6 s.

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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
441 hp
329 kW
4.4 s
233 km/h
145 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
Power
441 hp
329 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSITeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
Power
400 hp
298 kW
441 hp
329 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
493 Nm
364 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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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
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
632 km
393 mi
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CO2 score
198 g/km
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Trunk score
321 L
11.3 cu ft
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 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 TFSI
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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