AudiPetrol
RS 3 Sportback
400 ch · 2026
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | RS 3 Sportback | A6 Sportback e-tron | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h16 | 7h30 | 14 min · RS 3 Sportback |
| Charging stops | 3 stops | 2 stops | 1 stop · A6 Sportback e-tron |
| Cost of energy used | 398.62 € | 46.95 € | 351.67 € · A6 Sportback e-tron |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The RS 3 Sportback (combustion) makes 3 stops totalling 15 min, the A6 Sportback e-tron (electric) 2 stops totalling 30 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 51 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 398,62 € for RS 3 Sportback versus 46,95 € for A6 Sportback e-tron.
The official WLTP figures (9,4 L/100km for RS 3 Sportback and 14,0 kWh/100km for A6 Sportback e-tron) are measured on a mixed cycle averaging ~46 km/h. At a steady 130 km/h, aerodynamic drag weighs much more heavily - it grows with the square of speed. Caralogy calculates a motorway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve - not a uniform correction factor. For this trip, the simulation yields 25,3 L/100km (RS 3 Sportback) and 16,5 kWh/100km (A6 Sportback e-tron). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
On a 200 km round trip (e.g. a weekend getaway), the electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle completes the entire journey on home energy at 0.18 €/kWh - with no charging stop. The time advantage of the combustion car on long-distance motorways disappears entirely, and the economic advantage of electric strengthens considerably.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6 | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 196 km | 50 L consumed | 0.513 €/km | 100.63 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6 | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 196 km | 50 L consumed | 0.513 €/km | 100.63 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 196 km | 50 L consumed | 0.513 €/km | 100.63 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 188 km | 48 L consumed | 0.514 €/km | 96.72 € |
| Trip total | 398.62 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 452 km | 75 kWh consumed | 0.033 €/km | 14.95 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 117 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 201 km | 33 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 19.92 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 116 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 122 km | 20 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 12.08 € |
| Trip total | 46.95 € |
| Charging stop duration | Audi RS 3 Sportback | Audi A6 Sportback e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | - |
| 10 minutes | - | - |
| 20 minutes | - | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | - |
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the RS 3 Sportback arrives in 7h16 with 3 charging stops.
WLTP consumption does not reflect motorway reality. Aerodynamic drag grows with the square of speed, so real consumption is 15 to 25 % higher than WLTP combined. Caralogy calculates a highway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve.
Total time = driving time + charging time. Driving time is calculated at an average speed of 130 km/h on the motorway (adjustable). Charging time is calculated based on the real power curve of each vehicle, respecting the optimal 10 → 80 % range and the maximum power accepted by the chargers on the route.
No. The displayed cost covers only the energy consumed during the trip: kWh × energy rate, with a mix of home charging and DC fast chargers. Battery wear is a long-term ownership cost, not a trip cost.
Electric: 398,62 € (RS 3 Sportback) and 46,95 € (A6 Sportback e-tron). An equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6,8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.