RS Q8 Performance vs RS7 Sportback Performance
Audi · Audi
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the RS7 Sportback Performance beats the RS Q8 Performance comfortably, finishing 0.25 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the RS7 Sportback Performance thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Simulated race times
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: RS7 Sportback Performance is $128,000 vs $137,000 for the RS Q8 Performance — a $9,000 gap. Power: RS Q8 Performance makes 10 hp more (631 vs 621). 0–100 km/h: RS7 Sportback Performance is 0.20s quicker (3.6s vs 3.4s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the RS Q8 Performance or the RS7 Sportback Performance?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the RS7 Sportback Performance is faster, beating the RS Q8 Performance by 0.25 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the RS Q8 Performance vs the RS7 Sportback Performance?
The RS Q8 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, while the RS7 Sportback Performance does it in 3.4 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The RS Q8 Performance produces 631 hp; the RS7 Sportback Performance produces 621 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The RS Q8 Performance tops out at 305 km/h, and the RS7 Sportback Performance reaches 305 km/h.
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