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RS7 Sportback Performance vs RS Q8 Performance

Audi · Audi

1/4 Mile winner
RS7 Sportback Performance
Beats the RS Q8 Performance by 0.25s
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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

Power
621 hp
631 hp
0–100 km/h
3.4s
3.6s
Top speed
305 km/h
305 km/h
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 MHEV
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 MHEV
Fuel
Mild Hybrid
Mild Hybrid
Torque
850 Nm
850 Nm
Price
$128,000
$137,000

Simulated race times

Distance
RS7 Sportback Performance
RS Q8 Performance
100 m
4.925s
5.054s
1/8 mile
7.271s
7.453s
1/4 mile
10.911s
11.163s
1 km
19.483s
19.851s

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 (621 vs 631). 0–100 km/h: RS7 Sportback Performance is 0.20s quicker (3.4s vs 3.6s).

FAQ

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

The RS7 Sportback Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, while the RS Q8 Performance does it in 3.6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The RS7 Sportback Performance produces 621 hp; the RS Q8 Performance produces 631 hp.

What are the top speeds?

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

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