Audi R8 vs. Audi RS 7
Highlights
| 2023 Audi R8 | 2026 Audi RS 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$158,600
|
$132,700
|
| Engine Type |
Premium Gasoline V-10
|
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
|
| MPG |
14 City / 23 Hwy
|
14 City / 21 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
562 hp
|
621 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
2
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2023 Audi R8 | 2026 Audi RS 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Premium Gasoline V-10
|
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
|
| Displacement |
5.2 L/318
|
4.0 L/244
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
562 @ 4475
|
621 @ 6000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
406 @ 6300
|
627 @ 2050
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
14 City / 23 Hwy
|
14 City / 21 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2023 Audi R8 | 2026 Audi RS 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P245/30YR20
|
P275/35YR21
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P305/30YR20
|
P275/35YR21
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
20 X 8.5 in
|
21 X 10.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
20 X 11 in
|
21 X 10.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2023 Audi R8 | 2026 Audi RS 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Double Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2023 Audi R8 | 2026 Audi RS 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
40 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2023 Audi R8 | 2026 Audi RS 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
2
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
37 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
37 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
56 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
115 in
|
| Length, Overall |
174 in
|
197 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
76 in
|
77 in
|
| Height, Overall |
49 in
|
56 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
65 in
|
66 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
63 in
|
65 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
25 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2023 Audi R8 | 2026 Audi RS 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,571 lbs
|
4,916 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2023 Audi R8 | 2026 Audi RS 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2023 Audi R8 | 2026 Audi RS 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2023 Audi R8 | 2026 Audi RS 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
420
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
210
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2023 Audi R8 | 2026 Audi RS 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
17 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
15 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2023 Audi R8 or the 2026 Audi RS 7?
The 2023 Audi R8 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Audi RS 7 with 17 MPG combined versus 16 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2023 Audi R8 or the 2026 Audi RS 7?
The 2026 Audi RS 7 is cheaper than the 2023 Audi R8 with a $132,700 starting MSRP versus a $158,600 starting MSRP.
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