Audi R8 vs. Audi RS e-tron GT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi R8 and Audi RS e-tron GT contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi R8 and the Audi RS e-tron GT.
When we compare the Audi R8's and the Audi RS e-tron GT's specifications and ratings, the Audi R8 has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Audi RS e-tron GT has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi R8's and the Audi RS e-tron GT's specifications and ratings, the Audi RS e-tron GT is a better car than the Audi R8.
Pricing: A used 2023 Audi R8 ranges from $161,914 to $235,433 while a used 2023 Audi RS e-tron GT is priced between $68,051 to $89,973.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi R8 loses 47.6 percent of its value and the Audi RS e-tron GT loses 72 percent of its value. This means the Audi R8 retains 24.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi RS e-tron GT.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi R8’s base engine makes 562 horsepower, and the Audi RS e-tron GT base engine makes 590 horsepower. The R8 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 485 miles. The RS e-tron GT is rated to deliver an average of 79 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 232 miles.This gives the Audi RS e-tron GT the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi R8 the advantage in maximum range. The R8 uses premium unleaded, and the RS e-tron GT uses electricity.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
171000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
97487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
44640 - 261200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
138840 - 164890
Starting MSRP:
143900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
97271
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
74900 - 143900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
187852
Price Range:
161914 - 235433
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
116674
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
47508 - 263666
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5175
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
78724
Price Range:
68051 - 89973
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
65505
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
44732 - 103183
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
22
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
11671
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Audi R8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi RS e-tron GT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi R8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
14.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.9 - 27.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi RS e-tron GT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5251910958810433
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.6 - 64.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.539833729434916
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
15.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
2.4 - 121.5
Audi R8 Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 40Ranking
9 out of / 25Ranking
11 out of / 40Ranking
11 out of / 25Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
20 out of / 40Ranking
31 out of / 40Audi RS e-tron GT Rankings
Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 30Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 22Ranking
17 out of / 21Ranking
18 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 22Ranking
21 out of / 30Ranking
22 out of / 30Ranking
23 out of / 27Ranking
24 out of / 30Ranking
26 out of / 30Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Audi R8 Trim Levels
5.2 quattro V10 perform. Spyder, 5.2 quattro V10 performance, 5.2 V10 GT, 5.2 V10 performance, 5.2 V10 performance Spyder
Audi RS e-tron GT Trim Levels
quattro
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
562 hp @ 7800 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.146 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
590 hp
Torque:
612 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.115 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 23 / 17
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
295 / 485 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
79 / 82 / 81
Range (city/hwy):
232 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
83.7 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10.5 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.8 inches
Cargo Space:
9.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3847 lbs
Width:
80.2 inches
Height:
48.9 inches
Length:
174.4 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5126 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
55.6 inches
Length:
196.4 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/30R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Gray
Ara Blue Crystal Effect / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Kemora Gray Metallic / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Yellow
Vegas Yellow
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Havana Black Metallic / Mythos Black Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Kemora Gray Metallic / Nardo Gray / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Yellow
Vegas Yellow
Beige
Siam Beige Metallic
Blue
Ascari Blue Metallic / Cumulus Blue Metallic / Night Blue Pearl / Sepang Blue Pearl
Green
Goodwood Green Pearl / Tactical Green Metallic
Orange
Coral Orange Metallic
Purple
Velvet Violet Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Anthracite Stitching / Black w/ Ara Blue Stitching / Black w/ Express Red Stitching / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching / Black w/ Vegas Yellow Stitching
Brown
Palomino Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Red
Express Red w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Silver
Pastel Silver w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Anthracite Stitching
Brown
Santos Brown
Red
Arras Red
Silver
Not available
Gray
Monaco Gray
