AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8)
Car comparison
AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8vsAUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonAUDI RS5 Sportback (F5)
2.9 TFSI V6
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.4 s
- Fastest top speed290 km/h180 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Most powerful630 hp470 kW
- Highest torque850 Nm627 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight305 hp/t228 kW/t3.3 kg/hp
- Best overall score86/100
- Best performance score89/100
- Best practicality score81/100
AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6
- Lightest1,720 kg3,792 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31.0 mpg UK
- Best estimated range637 km396 mi
- Best economy score82/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 630hp470kW | 450hp336kW |
| Torque | 850Nm627lb-ft | 600Nm443lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,065kg4,553lb | 1,720kg3,792lb |
| Gross weight | 2,735kg6,030lb | 2,320kg5,115lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 58.7s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph Calculated | 58.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.4s | 3.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.5s Calculated | 14.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.2s Calculated | 3.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.4s Calculated | 12.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 305hp/t228kW/t138hp/1000 lb Calculated | 262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 412Nm/t275lb-ft/ton Calculated | 349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 584km363mi Calculated | 637km396mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,996cc244cu in | 2,894cc177cu in |
| Length | 5,008mm197in | 4,783mm188in |
| Width | 1,951mm77in | 1,866mm73in |
| Height | 1,424mm56in | 1,387mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,929mm115in | 2,826mm111in |
| Front track | 1,668mm66in | 1,598mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,650mm65in | 1,588mm63in |
| Trunk volume | 523L | - |
| Max trunk volume | 1,382L | - |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 73L | 58L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 206g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
- AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | 6,000 rpm | 2,300-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6 | 5,700-6,700 rpm | 1,900-5,000 rpm | 6,950 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.2 s | 3.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.4 s | 3.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.5 s | 14.7 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.8 s | 1.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.9 s | 5.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.4 s | 7.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.5 s | 10.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.4 s | 12.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 199 km/h 124 mph | 185 km/h 115 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | 630 hp 470 kW |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6 | 450 hp 336 kW |
AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8 has 180 hp more than AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8: 180 hp (134 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | 850 Nm 627 lb-ft |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6 | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | 2,065 kg 4,553 lb |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6 | 1,720 kg 3,792 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | 3.4 s |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6 | 3.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | 12.5 L/100 km 18.8 mpg US 22.6 mpg UK |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6 | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8: 3.4 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | 305 hp/t 228 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6 | 262 hp/t 195 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | 584 km 363 mi |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6 | 637 km 396 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | 630 hp 470 kW | 3.4 s | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6 | 450 hp 336 kW | 3.9 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.
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| AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 |
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| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 |
| 12.5 L/100 km 18.8 mpg US 22.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6 |
| 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | 12.5 L/100 km 18.8 mpg US 22.6 mpg UK | 3.4 s |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6 | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 3.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | 305 hp/t 228 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | 12.5 L/100 km 18.8 mpg US 22.6 mpg UK |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6 | 262 hp/t 195 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 630 hp 470 kW | 450 hp 336 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 850 Nm 627 lb-ft | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.4 s | 3.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,065 kg 4,553 lb | 1,720 kg 3,792 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.5 L/100 km 18.8 mpg US 22.6 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 584 km 363 mi | 637 km 396 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 206 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 523 L 18.5 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 305 hp/t 228 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | 262 hp/t 195 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6 |
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| Consumption | 12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.88 LC100 km | 15.92 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 35.20 LC100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,281 LC/year | 2,389 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8
- Has 180 hp more
- Has 250 Nm more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
- Has 43 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
AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6
- Is 345 kg lighter
- Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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