← All matchups

RS Q8 Performance vs RS7 Sportback

Audi · Audi

1/4 Mile winner
RS Q8 Performance
Beats the RS7 Sportback by 0.00s
Watch them race →

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the RS Q8 Performance beats the RS7 Sportback by a hair, finishing 0.00 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the RS Q8 Performance thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
631 hp
591 hp
0–100 km/h
3.6s
3.6s
Top speed
305 km/h
305 km/h
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 MHEV
V8
Fuel
Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Torque
850 Nm
800 Nm
Price
$137,000
$114,000

Simulated race times

Distance
RS Q8 Performance
RS7 Sportback
100 m
5.054s
5.054s
1/8 mile
7.453s
7.453s
1/4 mile
11.163s
11.163s
1 km
19.851s
19.851s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: RS7 Sportback is $114,000 vs $137,000 for the RS Q8 Performance — a $23,000 gap. Power: RS Q8 Performance makes 40 hp more (631 vs 591).

FAQ

Which is faster, the RS Q8 Performance or the RS7 Sportback?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the RS Q8 Performance is faster, beating the RS7 Sportback by 0.00 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the RS Q8 Performance vs the RS7 Sportback?

The RS Q8 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, while the RS7 Sportback does it in 3.6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The RS Q8 Performance produces 631 hp; the RS7 Sportback produces 591 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The RS Q8 Performance tops out at 305 km/h, and the RS7 Sportback reaches 305 km/h.

Discussion (0)

Loading…