Audi RS 7 vs. Audi RS e-tron GT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi RS 7 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 RS 7 and the Audi RS e-tron GT.
When we compare the Audi RS 7's and the Audi RS e-tron GT's specifications and ratings, the Audi RS 7 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and base engine power. The Audi RS e-tron GT has the advantage in the area of interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Audi RS 7's and the Audi RS e-tron GT's specifications and ratings, the Audi RS 7 is a better car than the Audi RS e-tron GT.
Pricing: For a new model, the Audi RS 7's price is between $137,255 and $164,422, with the Audi RS e-tron GT priced between $143,593 and $165,655.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi RS 7 loses 58.5 percent of its value and the Audi RS e-tron GT loses 67.1 percent of its value. This means the Audi RS 7 retains 8.6 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 RS 7’s base engine makes 621 horsepower, and the Audi RS e-tron GT base engine makes 590 horsepower. The RS 7 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 425 miles. The RS e-tron GT is rated to deliver an average of 85 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 249 miles.This gives the Audi RS e-tron GT the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi RS 7 the advantage in maximum range. The RS 7 uses premium unleaded, and the RS e-tron GT uses electricity.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi RS e-tron GT, a electric midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and front leg room. The Audi RS 7, a large car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$137,255 - $164,422
Starting MSRP:
$127,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$103,524
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$72,000 - $139,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$143,593 - $165,655
Starting MSRP:
$147,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
$91,639
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
$66,800 - $147,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$117,939
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$86,308 - $151,025
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
18
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,354
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
$104,236
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
$76,581 - $153,538
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
14
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,634
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$75,556
Depreciation %:
59.1%
Resale Value $:
$52,244
Residual Value %:
40.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)
55.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
46.2% - 65.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$101,723
Depreciation %:
69.2%
Resale Value $:
$45,377
Residual Value %:
30.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
64.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
50% - 69.2%
Audi RS 7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 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 RS 7
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
10.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.7 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi RS e-tron GT
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.8 - 30.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
6.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
3.2 - 58.3
Audi RS 7 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 8Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
15 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 24Ranking
21 out of / 24Audi RS e-tron GT Rankings
Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 15Ranking
12 out of / 15Ranking
12 out of / 15Ranking
12 out of / 15Ranking
12 out of / 15Ranking
13 out of / 15Ranking
14 out of / 14Ranking
16 out of / 26Ranking
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23 out of / 26Ranking
24 out of / 26Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Audi RS 7 Trim Levels
4.0T quattro performance
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:
621 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
627 foot-lbs @ 2050 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.126 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
590 hp
Torque:
612 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.114 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 22 / 17
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
270 / 425 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:
85 / 85 / 85
Range (city/hwy):
249 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
83.7 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10.5 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
24.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.0 cubic feet
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:
4916 lbs
Width:
83.4 inches
Height:
56.1 inches
Length:
197.2 inches
Wheelbase:
115.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5159 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:
21.0 x 10.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/35R21
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
Blue
Ascari Blue Metallic / Sebring Black Crystal Effect
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Nardo Gray
Red
Grenadier Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ascari Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Kemora Gray Metallic / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Green
Tactical Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Black Stitching / Black w/ Express Red Stitching / Black w/ Mercato Blue Stitching / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Cognac w/ Granite Gray Stitching
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Santos Brown
Gray
Monaco Gray
Red
Arras Red