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Compare Audi RS 3 (8Y) Sedan vs Audi RS 7 C7 vs Audi A7 C7 facelift

Variants
RS 7
RS 7 Performance
2.0 TFSI DCT
3.0 BiTDI clean diesel quattro AT
3.0 TDI clean diesel 218PS DCT
3.0 TDI clean diesel 272PS quattro DCT
3.0 TDI quattro DCT
3.0 TDI ultra 190PS DCT
3.0 TDI ultra 218PS DCT
3.0 TFSI quattro AT
3.0 TFSI quattro DCT
Competition 3.0 BiTDI 326PS quattro AT
Competition 3.0 BiTDI 347PS quattro AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
321 L / 11.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
9.8 L / 10.4 qt
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
11.5 L / 12.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.1 L / 7.5 qt
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
4
5
Payload
505 kg / 1113 lbs
585 kg / 1290 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 375x36 mm
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 310x22 mm
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 245/35 R19 Rear wheel tires: 265/30 R19
Turning Circle
12.0 m / 39.4 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
5-door Sedan
5-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1412 mm / 55.6 in
1419 mm / 55.9 in
1420 mm / 55.9 in
Size | Length
4542 mm / 178.8 in
5012 mm / 197.3 in
4974 mm / 195.8 in
Size | Width
1851 mm / 72.9 in | 1984 mm / 78.1 in (mirror unfolded)
1911 mm / 75.2 in | 2139 mm / 84.2 in (mirror unfolded)
1911 mm / 75.2 in | 2139 mm / 84.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1592.0 mm / 62.7 in
1634.0 mm / 64.3 in
1644.0 mm / 64.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
1625.0 mm / 64.0 in
1635.0 mm / 64.4 in
Weight
1575.0 kg / 3472.3 lbs
1930.0 kg / 4254.9 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 8J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 19
Wheelbase
2631 mm / 103.6 in
2915 mm / 114.8 in
2914 mm / 114.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.6 sec
CO2 Emission
188 ~ 198 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
0.30
Fuel Economy
8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (combined) | 11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6 d-ISC-FCM
Euro 6
Euro 6
Engine
DNW
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.5 L / 151.3 cu-in / 2480.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
Engine | Power
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 5600-7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
161.3 hp/L / 2.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 2250-5600 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic

Production

Availability
2021

Reviews

Neofiliac score
54%
81%
64%
Pros
  • Decent performance
  • Exclusive access to the inline-5 engine
  • Great multi-link suspension setup
  • Awe-inspiring 605hp of power and 700Nm of torque
  • Perhaps more reliable than the RS 6 from the previous generation (C6)
  • Great suspension setup
  • Some interesting V6 engine options
  • Up to 650Nm of torque
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Rather weird proportions
  • Arguably less attractive than the RS6 Avant
  • Still very nose-heavy
  • Less practical than the C7 A6

Price

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