Audi RS5 V8 v V6 v Hybrid: DRAG RACE

Has the Audi RS5 became worse?!

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It's time for an Audi RS5 head-to-head!

We have actually brought the 3 generations of RS5 together, and we're visiting just how this high-powered RS has actually developed over the years.

The new RS5 is the very first to come with hybrid technology – but will it show to be a downside? Let's take a closer look at the statistics …

The very first RS5 was launched in 2010, and it's powered by a 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V8. This produces 450hp and 430Nm, with this power sent to all 4 wheels through a 7-speed automated transmission. It tips the scales at 1,725 kg, and as of today, it deserves around ₤ 20,000.

The second-generation RS5 was very first revealed in 2017. It switched the V8 for a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6, and this produces 450hp and 600Nm. This power is sent out to all 4 wheels via an 8-speed gearbox, and it's the lightest of the 3 vehicles here, at 1,695 kg. Since 2026, it's worth around ₤ 70,000.

Then we pertain to the brand new RS5. Similar to the second generation, it features a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6. However, this is accompanied by an electric motor, and they combine to develop 639hp and 825Nm! This power is sent to all 4 wheels via an 8-speed automobile gearbox, and it's by far the heaviest cars and truck here, at 2,355 kg! Provided it's brand name new, it has a cost of around ₤ 97,000.

So has the RS5 reversed with the addition of hybrid tech? Or will it quickly roll past its predecessors? There's just one method to learn for sure … LET'S RACE!

Thanks to everybody who assisted us set up this race:
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– Second generation RS5:

Comments

67 responses to “Audi RS5 V8 v V6 v Hybrid: DRAG RACE”

  1. @w1cked__jj512 Avatar
    @w1cked__jj512

    4.2 V8 ❤❤

  2. @sreenath2539 Avatar
    @sreenath2539

    Matt Jumpstart Watson

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      Yes. He jumped the start once too in this one.

    2. @lalopiano3077 Avatar
      @lalopiano3077

      Umpire goes fkng blind on Matt Jumpson.

    3. @niatimalik Avatar
      @niatimalik

      @lalopiano3077 matt jumpson yooo 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    4. @MrDjsmooth87 Avatar
      @MrDjsmooth87

      Matt “Do Over” Watson 😂😂😂

  3. @SK-lp2ft Avatar
    @SK-lp2ft

    V8 > V6

    1. @JOHN-l2z7t Avatar
      @JOHN-l2z7t

      MAGNUSON TVS 2300

    2. @conor7154 Avatar
      @conor7154

      Wow what a controversial opinion

    3. @JOHN-l2z7t Avatar
      @JOHN-l2z7t

      ​@conor7154Not an opinion it’s fact.

    4. @conor7154 Avatar
      @conor7154

      @JOHN-l2z7t Are you 70 years old?

    5. @VarunTomee-kr6nf Avatar
      @VarunTomee-kr6nf

      Power > size

  4. @coach4050 Avatar
    @coach4050

    first gen design language is timeless

    1. @Rob_Dekker Avatar
      @Rob_Dekker

      Agreed, that one gets my pick as well… and the sound isn’t bad either 😃

    2. @Decenium Avatar
      @Decenium

      its the same with so many brands, they havve something nice and clean and then the make it more agressive, add flaps and angled crap and its just a mess

    3. @user-et9hq2gw7d Avatar
      @user-et9hq2gw7d

      Slow like tortoise

    4. @halil8326 Avatar
      @halil8326

      Yes i agree😊very nice car and the sound is amazing. Last week i see a RS4 natural aspirated V8. When he started the Engine, it was like a earthquake😂

    5. @whotookgamen Avatar
      @whotookgamen

      Also the interior feels way better. They really went overboard with the glossy plastic on the new ones

  5. @Revamp_raphy.1000 Avatar
    @Revamp_raphy.1000

    My gosh that MK1 RS5 is slower way slower but my gosh does it sound way better.

    1. @JOHN-l2z7t Avatar
      @JOHN-l2z7t

      Faster with a supercharger

    2. @m.f.4414 Avatar
      @m.f.4414

      Sound is essential for such cars. I would always go for a Huracan instead of a new Temerario. I simply don’t care about HP-numbers.

    3. @Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj Avatar
      @Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj

      My gosh, your right tbf

    4. @THELOCALBOY123 Avatar
      @THELOCALBOY123

      Drag would have been closer if the first driver didn’t F up the launch twice

    5. @edsontrovoada4357 Avatar
      @edsontrovoada4357

      Agree 100%

  6. @animalian01 Avatar
    @animalian01

    The V8 sounds the best, without a doubt

    1. @the80386 Avatar
      @the80386

      and looks beautiful. timeless classic.

    2. @wolfgangezeh5021 Avatar
      @wolfgangezeh5021

      very sonorous! I like.

    3. @donttouchthewatch645 Avatar
      @donttouchthewatch645

      slow as sh*t tho

    4. @vinny-theChin Avatar
      @vinny-theChin

      That exhaust can deff use a massive upgrade does zero justice to it.

    5. @VarunTomee-kr6nf Avatar
      @VarunTomee-kr6nf

      But it got beaten

  7. @MrParrhesia Avatar
    @MrParrhesia

    That V8 is phenomenal

    1. @Oyin_johnson Avatar
      @Oyin_johnson

      No it’s not

    2. @neil12011 Avatar
      @neil12011

      @Oyin_johnson

      It really is. I own one. One of the best sounding V8’s ever produced.

    3. @redhunnid5142 Avatar
      @redhunnid5142

      @Oyin_johnson bro it sounds so fcking good 😭🔥🔥🔥

    4. @yankee.98 Avatar
      @yankee.98

      @neil12011 First gen still behind tho, so… no, it’s not.

  8. @DFGfifi Avatar
    @DFGfifi

    3:07 Nick thinking he was in a manual vehicle😂

    1. @zsozsesz86 Avatar
      @zsozsesz86

      Yoo!! You got me there laughing so hard😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  9. @thoriso1000 Avatar
    @thoriso1000

    4.2 V8 will forever remain a favourite 🤌🏽.

    1. @Ruudiii Avatar
      @Ruudiii

      The exhaust on the new one is fucking hideous

  10. @nemby_wr Avatar
    @nemby_wr

    Luke when hes lossing in a convo
    ( Have you ever heard The sound of my V8)
    (clip: vrrooommm)

  11. @ArthurZarvin Avatar
    @ArthurZarvin

    That V8 sound is therapeutic

    1. @JurisKankalis Avatar
      @JurisKankalis

      Yeah but you’re not going to buy a car for that when it’s handling like sh_t. Get a BMW.

    2. @mynameisnobody5944 Avatar
      @mynameisnobody5944

      Lovely indeed but I still prefer the Audi inline 5 cylinder.

    3. @JOHN-l2z7t Avatar
      @JOHN-l2z7t

      ​@JurisKankalis Its not.

    4. @biafo4541 Avatar
      @biafo4541

      ​@JurisKankalisthats too harsh but yes, if you track your car go for the E92 M3 rather.

    5. @CB-sh9zz Avatar
      @CB-sh9zz

      @JurisKankalisthe rs5 v8 is a whole second faster on the Nurburgring than the e92 m3 btw

  12. @rdh67dh Avatar
    @rdh67dh

    No matter the results, I will choose the first generation V8. That V8 feeling makes it.

    1. @StaffaMC Avatar
      @StaffaMC

      just don’t like facelift

    2. @VarunTomee-kr6nf Avatar
      @VarunTomee-kr6nf

      Why results don’t matter 😦

    3. @rdh67dh Avatar
      @rdh67dh

      ​@VarunTomee-kr6nf How many times you push the pedal to the metal in daily use?
      The hybrids are way more complicated and way more maintenance costs.
      But, the most important part for me is the drive feeling.
      Everybody has different preferences.

    4. @VarunTomee-kr6nf Avatar
      @VarunTomee-kr6nf

      ​@rdh67dhi am talking about the boost mode button in the latest generation which provides instant torque which helps in daily drive look at my comment first

    5. @rdh67dh Avatar
      @rdh67dh

      ​@VarunTomee-kr6nf I’m talking about a V8 feeling, not about torque numbers.
      Read first!

  13. @stayslickwithkit Avatar
    @stayslickwithkit

    Cheers for having me and my whip on

    1. @ODIOPOWER Avatar
      @ODIOPOWER

      They should hire you! Gr8 sports and personality 😉

    2. @Constrict0r Avatar
      @Constrict0r

      You’ve got the right one. I have a 2023 RS 5 coupe and I would not trade it for the newest one. Too heavy.

    3. @Axel-lb9gi Avatar
      @Axel-lb9gi

      I think carwow should bring back again in the future

    4. @MrDjsmooth87 Avatar
      @MrDjsmooth87

      Fantastic car my brotha❤😊🎉

  14. @oratilekekana4156 Avatar
    @oratilekekana4156

    that V8 sounds nasty

    1. @redhunnid5142 Avatar
      @redhunnid5142

      I could careless about him losing I only watched the whole video to hear that v8 rip I don’t even know who was winning the races I was just happy every time they put the camera on that v8 straight eargasm 😩🔥

  15. @tshepangmarumola2338 Avatar
    @tshepangmarumola2338

    That 4.2 V8 is just amazing

  16. @rvdrivingforce418 Avatar
    @rvdrivingforce418

    To me, if I close my eyes, that V8 sounds like a qualifying run at Talladega..

  17. @KevinG62 Avatar
    @KevinG62

    Last place never sounded that good ohh

    1. @Ruudiii Avatar
      @Ruudiii

      The exhaust on the new one is fucking hideous

  18. @TheSudsy Avatar
    @TheSudsy

    “how was it for you Luke?”……………BRAAAAAAAAAP

    1. @ShadiAlhassounat Avatar
      @ShadiAlhassounat

      Say that again…. I can’t hear you over my glorious V8!

  19. @ThinkfreeorDie Avatar
    @ThinkfreeorDie

    3rd gen: wooooosh
    2nd gen: wooooosh
    1st gen: BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

  20. @matteopretorius106 Avatar
    @matteopretorius106

    Would love to see the B9.5 RS5 Competition vs the new B10

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