AudiPetrol
RS 3 Sportback
400 ch · 2026
Motorway range comparison
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| RS 3 Sportback | 530e iPerformance G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h16 | 7h11−5 min |
| Charging stops | 3 stops | 2 stops−1 stop |
| Total cost | 398,62 € | 176,84 €−221,78 € |
Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.
Analysis
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The 530e iPerformance G30 (plug-in hybrid) makes 2 stops totalling 10 min, the RS 3 Sportback (combustion) 3 stops totalling 15 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 176,84 € for 530e iPerformance G30.
The official WLTP figures (9,4 L/100km for RS 3 Sportback and 19,1 kWh/100km for 530e iPerformance G30) 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 11,8 L/100km (530e iPerformance G30). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
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.
The cost per kilometre depends on the electricity rate applied to each segment - based on the energy source used at that point of the trip.
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L | 196 km50 L consumed | 0,513 €/km | 100,63 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L | 196 km50 L consumed | 0,513 €/km | 100,63 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L | 196 km50 L consumed | 0,513 €/km | 100,63 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 188 km48 L consumed | 0,514 €/km | 96,72 € |
| Trip total | 398,62 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 45 km9 kWh consumed | 0,038 €/km | 1,72 € |
| Paris → Limonest, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L | 351 km41 L consumed | 0,240 €/km | 84,17 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Aix-en-Provence, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L | 351 km41 L consumed | 0,240 €/km | 84,17 € |
| Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 28 km3 L consumed | 0,243 €/km | 6,79 € |
| Trip total | 176,84 € | ||
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On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 530e iPerformance G30 arrives in 7h11 with 2 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 176,84 € (530e iPerformance G30). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.