Tesla Model 3 (2017 – 2023) vs Audi RS 4 Avant (2017 – 2019): specs compared
Both offer around 450 hp at most. The Tesla Model 3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.2 s against 4.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 261 km/h against 249 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,611 kg against 1,790 kg. At 4,780 mm, the Audi RS 4 Avant is 86 mm longer than the Tesla Model 3.
| Specification |
Tesla
Model 3
2017 – 2023
|
Audi
RS 4 Avant
2017 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2023 | 2017 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | — | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 283 – 450 hp | 450 hp |
| Torque | 450 – 639 Nm | 600 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.2 – 5.6 s | 4.1 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 261 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,694 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,867 mm |
| Height | 1,443 mm | 1,405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,827 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,611 – 1,847 kg | 1,790 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.