Compare Audi RS 5 8T vs Audi A5 B8/8T3
Variants
RS 5 Coupe
1.8 TFSI 160
1.8 TFSI 160 CVT
1.8 TFSI 170
1.8 TFSI 170 CVT
2.0 TDI 170
2.0 TDI 170 quattro
2.0 TFSI 180
2.0 TFSI 180 CVT
2.0 TFSI 211
2.0 TFSI 211 CVT
2.0 TFSI 211 quattro
2.0 TFSI 211 quattro DCT
2.7 TDI
2.7 TDI CVT
2.7 TDI quattro AT
2.7 TDI quattro DCT
3.0 TDI quattro
3.0 TDI quattro AT
3.2 FSI CVT
3.2 FSI quattro
3.2 FSI quattro AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 829 L / 29.3 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
9.7 L / 10.2 qt
Passengers
4
Payload
500 kg / 1102 lbs
500 kg / 1102 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
265/35 R19
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Size | Height
1366 mm / 53.8 in
1372 mm / 54.0 in
Size | Length
4649 mm / 183.0 in
Size | Width
1860 mm / 73.2 in | 2020 mm / 79.5 in (mirror unfolded)
1854 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width | Front
1586.0 mm / 62.4 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1582.0 mm / 62.3 in
1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
Wheel Size
7.5J x 17
Wheelbase
2751 mm / 108.3 in
2751 mm / 108.3 in
Performance
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
CFSA
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 8250 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
108.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 4000-6000 rpm
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic
Reviews
Neofiliac score
76%
56%
Pros
- Final iteration of the 4.2L V8
- Generally good styling
- Overall good handling
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good diesel engines
- Decent styling
- Multi-link suspensions all around
Cons
- Front-heavy
- Drivetrain durability concerns
- Does not stand out from the A5 and S5
- Unreliable petrol engines
- CVT
- Unreliable S tronic DCT
- FWD-biased
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