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 | Model S 85 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h16 | 8h09 | 53 min · RS 3 Sportback |
| Charging stops | 3 stops | 4 stops | 1 stop · RS 3 Sportback |
| Cost of energy used | 425.48 € | 86.68 € | 338.80 € · Model S 85 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The RS 3 Sportback (combustion) makes 3 stops totalling 15 min, the Model S 85 (electric) 4 stops totalling 69 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 68 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 425,48 € for RS 3 Sportback versus 86,68 € for Model S 85.
The official WLTP figures (9,4 L/100km for RS 3 Sportback and 23,5 kWh/100km for Model S 85) 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 24,6 kWh/100km (Model S 85). 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 → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 283 km | 70 kWh consumed | 0.049 €/km | 13.96 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 126 km | 31 kWh consumed | 0.148 €/km | 18.60 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 126 km | 31 kWh consumed | 0.148 €/km | 18.60 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 126 km | 31 kWh consumed | 0.148 €/km | 18.60 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 107 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 114 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.148 €/km | 16.93 € |
| Trip total | 86.68 € |
| Charging stop duration | Audi RS 3 Sportback | Tesla Model S 85 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~28 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~57 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~114 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~220 km · 42 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 86.68 € (Model S 85). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.