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 | Born VZ | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h16 | 7h42 | 26 min · RS 3 Sportback |
| Charging stops | 3 stops | 3 stops | Same |
| Cost of energy used | 425.48 € | 61.10 € | 364.38 € · Born VZ |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The RS 3 Sportback (combustion) makes 3 stops totalling 15 min, the Born VZ (electric) 3 stops totalling 41 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 425,48 € for RS 3 Sportback versus 61,10 € for Born VZ.
The official WLTP figures (9,4 L/100km for RS 3 Sportback and 15,4 kWh/100km for Born VZ) 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 18,5 kWh/100km (Born VZ). 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 0.20 €/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 · 2.17 €/L | 196 km | 50 L consumed | 0.548 €/km | 107.41 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 196 km | 50 L consumed | 0.548 €/km | 107.41 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 196 km | 50 L consumed | 0.548 €/km | 107.41 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 188 km | 48 L consumed | 0.549 €/km | 103.24 € |
| Trip total | 425.48 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 336 km | 62 kWh consumed | 0.037 €/km | 12.43 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 127 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 149 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.111 €/km | 16.56 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 127 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 149 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.111 €/km | 16.56 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 126 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 140 km | 26 kWh consumed | 0.111 €/km | 15.55 € |
| Trip total | 61.10 € |
| Charging stop duration | Audi RS 3 Sportback | Cupra Born VZ |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~43 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~85 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~170 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~261 km · 33 min |
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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 fuel 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 425.48 € (RS 3 Sportback) and 61.10 € (Born VZ). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.