Compare Audi RS 3 Sportback 8VA vs Audi A5 Sportback B9
Variants
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DCT
2.0 TDI 150 quattro
2.0 TDI 190
2.0 TDI 190 DCT
2.0 TDI 190 quattro
2.0 TDI 190 quattro DCT
2.0 TDI ultra 190
2.0 TDI ultra 190 DCT
2.0 TFSI DCT
2.0 TFSI quattro
2.0 TFSI quattro DCT
3.0 TDI 218 DCT
3.0 TDI 218 quattro DCT
3.0 TDI 272 quattro AT
3.0 TDI 286 quattro AT
35 TDI 150 DCT
35 TDI 163 DCT
35 TFSI DCT
40 TDI DCT
40 TDI quattro DCT
40 TFSI
40 TFSI DCT
45 TDI quattro AT
45 TFSI DCT
45 TFSI quattro DCT
50 TDI quattro AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
280 L / 9.9 cu-ft ~ 1120 L / 39.6 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
6.8 L / 7.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
500 kg / 1102 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
235/35 R19, 255/30 R19
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
5-door Hatchback
5-door Hatchback
Dimensions
Size | Height
1411 mm / 55.6 in
1386 mm / 54.6 in
Size | Length
4343 mm / 171.0 in
4733 mm / 186.3 in
Size | Width
1800 mm / 70.9 in | 1966 mm / 77.4 in (mirror unfolded)
1843 mm / 72.6 in | 2029 mm / 79.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1587.0 mm / 62.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1514.0 mm / 59.6 in
1568.0 mm / 61.7 in
Weight
1520.0 kg / 3351.0 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 19
Wheelbase
2631 mm / 103.6 in
2824 mm / 111.2 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.1 sec
CO2 Emission
189 ~ 194 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
Fuel Economy
8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine
CZGB
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
2.5 L / 151.3 cu-in / 2480.0 cc
Engine | Power
367.0 hp / 273.7 kW @ 5550-6800 rpm
Engine | Redline
6800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
148.0 hp/L / 2.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
465 Nm / 343.0 lb-ft @ 1625-5550 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic
Production
Availability
2015 ~ 2016
Reviews
Neofiliac score
62%
59%
Pros
- Improved 2.5L TFSI engine
- Good 7-speed DCT transmission
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- Imposing styling
- Low official fuel consumption
- No more CVT nonsense
- New ZF 8HP automatic for high torque models
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Not as coherent as the B9 A4 sedan
- Debut of tiny engines
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