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AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSIvsAUDI S3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 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 S3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    255 hp/t
    190 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSIAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
400hp298kW
310hp231kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
1,990kg4,387lb
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
44.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,389mm173in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,851mm73in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,401mm55in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,592mm63in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,524mm60in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
282L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,104L
1,060L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
201g/km
149g/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 S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSIAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
185 km/h
115 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI has 90 hp more than AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI: 90 hp (67 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,430 kg
3,153 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI and AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 0.7 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI: 2.3 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 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
846 km
526 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
4.5 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 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 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.5 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSIAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.5 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
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in
Range score
625 km
388 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
201 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
282 L
10.0 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 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 S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 90 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 221 km (137 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 43 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 52 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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