Car comparison

AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSIvsTesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023 Long Range 79 kWh

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
VS

Tesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023

Long Range 79 kWh

440 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSedan2023-2025

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 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
    1,565 kg
    3,450 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    256 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSITeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh
Power
400hp298kW
440hp328kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
493Nm364lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,828kg4,030lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,232kg4,921lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
35.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
29.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
585km364mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
-
Length
4,533mm178in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,851mm73in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,441mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,592mm63in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,524mm60in
1,584mm62in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
321L
594L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
-

Performance charts

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSITeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 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
17.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.5 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
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh
440 hp
328 kW

Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Long Range 79 kWh has 40 hp more than AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI and Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Long Range 79 kWh: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 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)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh
1,828 kg
4,030 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)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 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)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI3.8 s
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh4.4 s

Although Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Long Range 79 kWh has more power, AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI and Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Long Range 79 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)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh
440 hp
328 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 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)Facelift 20242.5 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
4,533 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSITeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh
Power
400 hp
298 kW
440 hp
328 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
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,828 kg
4,030 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,533 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
Range score
585 km
364 mi
-
Trunk score
321 L
11.3 cu ft
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 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) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Is 263 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) 2.5 TFSI
Tesla Model 3 Highland Long Range 79 kWh
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

2.5 TFSI
2.5 TFSI
VS
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSIvsAUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Long Range 79 kWh
Long Range 80.5 kWh
VS
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWhvsTeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
2.5 TFSI
2.5 TFSI
VS
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSIvsAUDIRS3 sedan (8V)Facelift 20172.5 TFSI
Long Range 79 kWh
Long Range 80.5 kWh
VS
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWhvsTeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
2.5 TFSI
2.5 TFSI
VS
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSIvsAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
Long Range 79 kWh
2.9 TFSI V6
VS
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWhvsAUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
2.5 TFSI
2.5 TFSI
VS
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSIvsAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Long Range 79 kWh
AMG C 43
VS
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWhvsMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
2.5 TFSI
2.5 TFSI
VS
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSIvsAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Long Range 79 kWh
S 500
VS
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWhvsMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
Long Range 79 kWh
EQE 500 100 kWh
VS
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWhvsMercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh
2.5 TFSI
55 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIRS3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSIvsAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
AUDI RS3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI vs Tesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023 Long Range 79 kWh - car comparison - FastVsFaster