Audi RS e-tron GT: Which Version Should You Buy?
The choice comes down to three versions. The original RS has 598 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.3-second 0–100 km/h time. The restyled 105 kWh quattro raises output to 856 hp and cuts that time to 2.8 seconds. The restyled 105 kWh perfomance quattro is the quickest and most powerful option, producing 925 hp and 1,027 Nm while reaching 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds.
The choice comes down to three versions. The original RS has 598 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.3-second 0–100 km/h time. The restyled 105 kWh quattro raises output to 856 hp and cuts that time to 2.8 seconds. The restyled 105 kWh perfomance quattro is the quickest and most powerful option, producing 925 hp and 1,027 Nm while reaching 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds. All three are electric AWD sedans with an Automatic gearbox and a 250 km/h top speed. Choose the RS for the original specification, the 105 kWh quattro for a large performance increase, or the 105 kWh perfomance quattro for the highest output and fastest acceleration.
Audi RS e-tron GT versions and generation changes
The Audi RS e-tron GT has one generation represented in two stages. The original first-generation Sedan entered production in February 2021 with one version, RS. A restyling followed in June 2024 and introduced two versions: 105 kWh quattro and 105 kWh perfomance quattro.
The change between the original RS and the restyled 105 kWh quattro is substantial. Output increases from 598 hp to 856 hp, a gain of 258 hp, while the 0–100 km/h time falls from 3.3 to 2.8 seconds, an improvement of 0.5 seconds. The gearbox changes from a 2-speed Automatic to a 1-speed Automatic, although both versions retain AWD and the same 250 km/h maximum speed.
Moving from 105 kWh quattro to 105 kWh perfomance quattro adds another 69 hp, taking output from 856 to 925 hp. Acceleration improves by 0.3 seconds, from 2.8 to 2.5 seconds. Both restyled versions have a 1-speed Automatic gearbox, AWD, a 2,320 kg kerb weight and a 2,860 kg gross weight, so the performance version delivers its numerical advantage without a listed weight increase.
Audi RS e-tron GT engine and motor specs
All versions use an Electro powertrain and Electro fuel. Because these are electric cars, engine displacement, cylinder count, cylinder layout and boost are not measured in the supplied specifications. Power per litre therefore cannot be calculated without inventing a displacement figure.
| Version | Production stage | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS | From February 2021 | 598 hp / 439 kW | 850 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | 2-speed Automatic | AWD |
| 105 kWh quattro | From June 2024 restyling | 856 hp / 629 kW | not measured | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | 1-speed Automatic | AWD |
| 105 kWh perfomance quattro | From June 2024 restyling | 925 hp / 680 kW | 1,027 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | 1-speed Automatic | AWD |
The largest confirmed power step is between RS and 105 kWh quattro: 258 hp and 190 kW. The 105 kWh perfomance quattro adds 69 hp and 51 kW over the 105 kWh quattro. Compared with RS, it provides 327 hp, 241 kW and 177 Nm more.
Torque is not measured for 105 kWh quattro, so it cannot be compared numerically with either RS or 105 kWh perfomance quattro. Motor arrangement, range and engine sound are also not measured in the supplied data.
Audi RS e-tron GT performance, acceleration and economy
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS | 3.3 seconds | 250 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
| 105 kWh quattro | 2.8 seconds | 250 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 105 kWh perfomance quattro | 2.5 seconds | 250 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
For acceleration, the ranking is clear. The 105 kWh perfomance quattro is 0.3 seconds quicker to 100 km/h than the 105 kWh quattro and 0.8 seconds quicker than RS. The 105 kWh quattro sits in the middle, improving on RS by 0.5 seconds.
Maximum speed does not separate the versions: each is listed at 250 km/h. The extra output in the restyled cars therefore buys quicker acceleration according to the available figures, not a higher listed top speed.
City, highway and combined consumption are not measured for any version. Range is not measured, and no 0–60 mph result is supplied. The available acceleration figure is 0–100 km/h only. CO₂ is listed as 0 for RS but is not measured for either restyled version.
Audi RS e-tron GT dimensions, weight and wheels
Exterior length, width, height and other dimensions are not measured for RS, 105 kWh quattro or 105 kWh perfomance quattro. Ground clearance and tank capacity are also not measured for every version.
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | 245/45 R20 front; 285/40 R20 rear |
| 105 kWh quattro | 2,320 kg | 2,860 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 105 kWh perfomance quattro | 2,320 kg | 2,860 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured |
The two restyled versions have identical listed weights. Their 2,860 kg gross weight is 540 kg above their 2,320 kg kerb weight. The 105 kWh quattro carries approximately 2.71 kg of kerb weight per horsepower, while the 105 kWh perfomance quattro lowers that figure to approximately 2.51 kg per horsepower. In other words, the performance version has about 0.20 kg less kerb weight for every horsepower.
A weight-per-horsepower figure cannot be calculated for RS because its kerb weight is not measured. Likewise, the restyled cars cannot be compared with RS by weight without introducing an unsupported number.
RS uses independent pneumatic suspension at the front and rear. Both 105 kWh quattro and 105 kWh perfomance quattro use independent spring suspension at the front and rear. Every version has Ventilated disc front brakes and Disc ventilated rear brakes.
Which Audi RS e-tron GT version should you choose?
Choose RS if you specifically want the original first-generation configuration. It combines 598 hp and 850 Nm with AWD, a 2-speed Automatic gearbox and a 3.3-second 0–100 km/h time. It is the only version with listed wheel sizes—245/45 R20 at the front and 285/40 R20 at the rear—and the only one with independent pneumatic suspension in the supplied data.
Choose 105 kWh quattro if you want the major restyling-era performance gain without requiring the highest-output version. Its 856 hp exceeds RS by 258 hp, and its 2.8-second acceleration time improves on RS by 0.5 seconds. Its torque is not measured, however, so a complete horsepower-and-torque comparison is unavailable.
Choose 105 kWh perfomance quattro if outright performance is the priority. It has the highest output at 925 hp and 680 kW, the highest measured torque at 1,027 Nm and the quickest 0–100 km/h time at 2.5 seconds. Against 105 kWh quattro, the gain is 69 hp and 51 kW, accompanied by a 0.3-second acceleration improvement. Its listed kerb and gross weights remain unchanged at 2,320 and 2,860 kg.
Price, used-car availability and cars for sale are not measured, so no value-for-money conclusion can be supported. On specifications alone, 105 kWh quattro is the middle choice, while 105 kWh perfomance quattro provides the strongest power-to-weight figure and quickest acceleration. RS remains the distinct alternative for buyers who prefer the original 2-speed drivetrain and pneumatic suspension specification.