Car comparison

Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSIvsAUDI RSQ3 Sportback 2.5 TFSI

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

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Cupra Formentor

VZ5 2.5 TSI

390 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2021-2023
VS

AUDI RSQ3 Sportback

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI RSQ3 Sportback 2.5 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    708 km
    440 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,608 kg
    3,545 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSIAUDIRSQ3 Sportback2.5 TFSI
Power
390hp291kW
400hp298kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,608kg3,545lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,250kg4,960lb
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
43.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
13.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
591km367mi
Calculated
708km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,468mm176in
4,507mm177in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,851mm73in
Height
1,505mm59in
1,557mm61in
Wheelbase
2,681mm106in
2,681mm106in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,561mm61in
1,583mm62in
Trunk volume
410L
530L
Max trunk volume
1,465L
1,400L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
63L
CO2 emissions-
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSIAUDI RSQ3 Sportback 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RSQ3 Sportback 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI5,700-7,000 rpm2,250-5,700 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDIRSQ3 Sportback2.5 TFSI5,850-7,000 rpm1,950-5,850 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSIAUDIRSQ3 Sportback2.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.3 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
390 hp
291 kW
AUDIRSQ3 Sportback2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW

AUDI RSQ3 Sportback 2.5 TFSI has 10 hp more than Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI and AUDI RSQ3 Sportback 2.5 TFSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
AUDIRSQ3 Sportback2.5 TFSI
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
1,608 kg
3,545 lb
AUDIRSQ3 Sportback2.5 TFSI
1,700 kg
3,748 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRSQ3 Sportback2.5 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
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI4.2 s
AUDIRSQ3 Sportback2.5 TFSI4.5 s

Although AUDI RSQ3 Sportback 2.5 TFSI has more power, Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI and AUDI RSQ3 Sportback 2.5 TFSI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIRSQ3 Sportback2.5 TFSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
AUDIRSQ3 Sportback2.5 TFSI
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
591 km
367 mi
AUDIRSQ3 Sportback2.5 TFSI
708 km
440 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
390 hp
291 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRSQ3 Sportback2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 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
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
AUDIRSQ3 Sportback2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,507 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 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
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIRSQ3 Sportback2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI 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
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.2 s
AUDIRSQ3 Sportback2.5 TFSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIRSQ3 Sportback2.5 TFSI
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSIAUDIRSQ3 Sportback2.5 TFSI
Power
390 hp
291 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 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
1,608 kg
3,545 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,507 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 in
Range score
591 km
367 mi
708 km
440 mi
CO2 score
-
204 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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
VehicleCupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSIAUDI RSQ3 Sportback 2.5 TFSI
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI

  • Is 92 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 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
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI RSQ3 Sportback 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 116 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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