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AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) · Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

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

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AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) · Facelift 2012

4.2 FSI V8

450 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T)

4.2 FSI V8

450 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2010-2011

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 2012-2015

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,715 kg
    3,781 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    246 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V82012-2015AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V82010-2011
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,215kg4,883lb
2,225kg4,905lb
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
59.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
261hp/t195kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
581km361mi
Calculated
593km368mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,649mm183in
4,649mm183in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,366mm54in
1,366mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,582mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
Max trunk volume
829L
829L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
61L
64L
CO2 emissions
246g/km
252g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 2012-2015AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 2010-2011PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 2012-2015: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 2010-2011: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V82012-20158,250 rpm4,000-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V82010-20118,250 rpm4,000-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V82012-2015AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V82010-2011
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V82012-2015
450 hp
336 kW
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V82010-2011
450 hp
336 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V82012-2015
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V82010-2011
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V82012-2015
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V82010-2011
1,725 kg
3,803 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V82012-2015
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V82010-2011
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
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V82012-20154.5 s
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V82010-20114.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 2012-2015 and AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 2010-2011: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V82012-2015
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V82010-2011
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V82012-2015
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V82010-2011
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V82012-2015
581 km
361 mi
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V82010-2011
593 km
368 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V82012-2015
450 hp
336 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V82010-2011
450 hp
336 kW
4.6 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
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V82012-2015
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V82010-2011
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 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
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V82012-2015
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V82010-2011
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 2012-2015 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
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V82012-2015
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V82010-2011
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V82012-2015
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V82010-2011
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V82012-2015AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V82010-2011
Power
450 hp
336 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
Range score
581 km
361 mi
593 km
368 mi
CO2 score
246 g/km
252 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 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 RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 2012-2015AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 2010-2011
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 2012-2015

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 6 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
  • Largest trunk

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