COMPARISON

Audi RS 3 Sportback vs Nissan GT-R NISMO

Full comparison of Audi RS 3 Sportback and Nissan GT-R NISMO: specifications, prices, performance and verdict.

Audi RS 3 Sportback

Audi RS 3 Sportback

Audi

62.000 EUR

VS
Nissan GT-R NISMO

Nissan GT-R NISMO

Nissan

195.000 EUR

Specifications

Audi RS 3 SportbackNissan GT-R NISMO
Power394 HP600 HP
Torque500 Nm652 Nm
0-100 km/h3.8 s2.7 s
Top speed280 km/h330 km/h
Price62.000 EUR195.000 EUR
Consumption9 L/100km13.1 L/100km
CO2 (WLTP)205 g/km305 g/km
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Seats54
Trunk335 L315 L
Reliability8/108/10

Visual summary

Power

Audi RS 3 Sportback
Nissan GT-R NISMO

Acceleration (0-100)

Audi RS 3 Sportback
Nissan GT-R NISMO

Price ratio

Audi RS 3 Sportback
Nissan GT-R NISMO
⚡ Fastest

Nissan GT-R NISMO

💪 Most powerful

Nissan GT-R NISMO

⚡ Most efficient

Audi RS 3 Sportback

Pros and cons

Audi RS 3 Sportback

  • ✓ Unique 5-cylinder engine
  • ✓ Exceptional Quattro AWD
  • ✓ Sporty handling
  • ✗ High fuel consumption
  • ✗ Limited rear space
  • ✗ High price

Nissan GT-R NISMO

  • ✓ Price/performance ratio
  • ✓ Brutal acceleration
  • ✓ All-wheel drive
  • ✗ Aging interior
  • ✗ High weight
  • ✗ Less premium brand
BUYING GUIDE

Which should you buy?

Buy Audi RS 3 Sportback if…

  • → Unique 5-cylinder engine
  • → Exceptional Quattro AWD
  • → Sporty handling

Buy Nissan GT-R NISMO if…

  • → Price/performance ratio
  • → Brutal acceleration
  • → All-wheel drive
REAL COSTS IN SPAIN

Real costs in Spain

Audi RS 3 SportbackNissan GT-R NISMO
Insurance€1400€3500
MOT€600€833
Maintenance€500€600
Consumption9 L/100km13.1 L/100km
Fuel/year€2363€3439
Total/year€6020€9693
Reliability8/108/10
DIMENSIONS

Dimensions

Audi RS 3 SportbackNissan GT-R NISMO
Length4440 mm4710 mm
Width1810 mm1895 mm
Height1440 mm1370 mm
Wheelbase2630 mm2775 mm
Weight1575 kg1740 kg
Trunk (seats up)335 L315 L
Fuel tank55 L68 L
FOR THE BUYER

What matters most when deciding

Practical summary based on the two chosen models

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Best for

Audi RS 3 Sportback: Performance and luxury

Nissan GT-R NISMO: Performance and luxury

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Drivetrain

AWD vs AWD

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Seats

5 vs 4

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Annual fuel savings

Audi RS 3 Sportback saves ~€1076/year in fuel (15,000 km).

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Price difference

Nissan GT-R NISMO costs €133.000 more in purchase price.

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Insurance + maintenance

Audi RS 3 Sportback: €1900/year · Nissan GT-R NISMO: €4100/year (without fuel).

DETAILED ANALYSIS

Complete analysis

Detailed comparison between Audi RS 3 Sportback and Nissan GT-R NISMO.

Audi RS 3 Sportback

Engine type5-Cylinder Turbo (TFSI)
Cylinders5 cylinders
TurboTurbo
Torque500 Nm
Weight1575 kg
Chassis materialAluminum & Aluminum
Consumption9 L/100km
Range500 km
SuspensionMacPherson / Multi-link
DrivetrainAWD
TransmissionDual-Clutch 7 speeds
Maintenance cost€500
Reliability8/10

Nissan GT-R NISMO

Engine typeV6 Twin-Turbo
Cylinders6 cylinders
TurboTwin-Turbo
Torque652 Nm
Weight1740 kg
Chassis materialAluminum & Aluminum
Consumption13.1 L/100km
Range
SuspensionDouble Wishbone / Multi-link
DrivetrainAWD
TransmissionAutomatic 6 speeds
Maintenance cost€600
Reliability8/10
FEATURES

Equipment and features

Audi RS 3 Sportback

Exterior

  • Matrix LED headlights
  • RS bumpers and side skirts
  • RS exhaust system
  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • RS sport suspension
  • Rear spoiler

Interior

  • RS sport seats
  • Flat-bottom steering wheel
  • Virtual Cockpit Plus
  • Bang & Olufsen audio
  • Climate control
  • Ambient lighting

Technology

  • MMI Navigation Plus
  • Audi Connect
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto
  • Wireless charging
  • Voice control

Safety

  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Lane keep assist
  • Blind spot monitoring
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Electronic stability control
  • Hill hold assist
  • Tyre pressure monitoring

Nissan GT-R NISMO

Exterior

  • NISMO aero package
  • Carbon hood

Interior

  • Recaro seats
  • NISMO steering wheel

Technology

  • Nissan Connect
  • Around View Monitor

Safety

  • Intelligent cruise control
  • Lane departure warning
  • Blind spot warning
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Around-view monitor
  • Emergency braking
CONSUMPTION

Detailed consumption

Audi RS 3 SportbackNissan GT-R NISMO
City11 L/100km14.7 L/100km
Highway7.5 L/100km10.7 L/100km
Combined9 L/100km13.1 L/100km
Calm driving7.5 L/100km11 L/100km
Sport driving13 L/100km20 L/100km
City range500 km462 km
Highway range733 km635 km
DEPRECIATION

Residual value

Audi RS 3 SportbackNissan GT-R NISMO
After 1 year€49.600 (80%)€156.000 (80%)
After 3 years€42.160 (68%)€132.600 (68%)
After 5 years€33.480 (54%)€105.300 (54%)
INTERIOR TECHNOLOGY

Interior technology

Audi RS 3 Sportback

RS materials

Nappa leather, Dinamica microfibre and brushed aluminium with contrast stitching.

MMI and Virtual Cockpit

10.1-inch central touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.

Bang & Olufsen

15-speaker system with 705 W and high-fidelity surround sound.

Ambient lighting

30 colours with RS ambiences and illuminated panels on dashboard and doors.

Nissan GT-R NISMO

Recaro seats

Rigid shell with specific padding to withstand high lateral loads.

NISMO steering wheel

Alcantara-wrapped with red reference stripe and metal paddle shifters.

Nissan Connect screen

8-inch display with navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

BEST PERFORMANCE

Nissan GT-R NISMO — most powerful

delivers 600 HP and estimated total cost €7539/year (fuel + insurance + maintenance).

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Nissan GT-R NISMO
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more reliable?

Audi RS 3 Sportback usually has better long-term mechanical reliability.

Which consumes less?

Audi RS 3 Sportback consumes less fuel than the Nissan GT-R NISMO.

Which is better for trips?

Audi RS 3 Sportback is more comfortable for long trips.

Verdict

Audi RS 3 Sportback vs Nissan GT-R NISMO: comparison of power, acceleration, price and fuel economy to help you decide.