Car comparison

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSIvsAUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI

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

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AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y)

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024
VS

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA)

2.5 TFSI

340 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2011-2012

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    255 hp/t
    190 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    201 g/km
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI

  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    659 km
    410 mi
  • Largest trunk
    302 L
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSIAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Power
400hp298kW
340hp254kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
659km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,389mm173in
4,302mm169in
Width
1,851mm73in
1,794mm71in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,402mm55in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,592mm63in
1,564mm62in
Rear track
1,524mm60in
1,528mm60in
Trunk volume
282L
302L
Max trunk volume
1,104L
1,032L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions
201g/km
212g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSIAUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI5,600-7,000 rpm2,250-5,600 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI5,400-6,500 rpm1,600-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSIAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
15.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI has 60 hp more than AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI and AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
1,575 kg
3,472 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 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI3.8 s
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI4.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI and AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI: 0.8 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 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
216 hp/t
161 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 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
625 km
388 mi
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
659 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
282 L
10.0 cu ft
Length
4,389 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 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 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

AUDI RS3 Sportback (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 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
3.8 s
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.6 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 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSIAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
282 L
10.0 cu ft
Length
4,389 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 in
Range score
625 km
388 mi
659 km
410 mi
CO2 score
201 g/km
212 g/km
Trunk score
282 L
10.0 cu ft
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 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 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSIAUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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