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Audi S3 Sportback
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Audi A5 Sportback
Hatchback · Gasoline · AWD
Audi S3 Sportback
Car A
Audi S3 Sportback
The Audi S3 Sportback balances compact family use with all‑weather AWD and brisk acceleration. With five seats, a 380 L trunk, and 7.3 L/100 km efficiency, it offers good value in its segment without track pretensions.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safetyAWD
Audi A5 Sportback
Car B
Audi A5 Sportback
AWD traction, 347 hp, and a 465 L trunk make the A5 Sportback a capable all-rounder for growing families. It offers a balanced mix of pace, practicality, and efficiency that reads as good value in its segment.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety6.9 L/100km347 hpAWD
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 67
City 56 / 55
Budget / value 62 / 56
Road trip 46 / 50
Performance 39 / 43
Cargo 21 / 26
Practical 52 / 53
Premium 50 / 54
Winter 66 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi S3 Sportback · Orange = Audi A5 Sportback

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi S3 Sportback Audi A5 Sportback
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Audi S3 Sportback

  • AWD traction supports confident winter and wet‑road driving
  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 4.8 s makes overtakes and on‑ramps easy
  • Efficient for its class at a combined 7.3 L/100 km
  • Five seats and a usable 380 L cargo area suit daily family and city use

Audi A5 Sportback

  • AWD traction adds confidence for winter and mixed-weather driving
  • Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.7 s) for effortless merging and passing
  • Efficient for its class at 6.9 combined consumption
  • Five seats and a 465 L trunk suit growing families and weekend trips

Verdict

Pick Audi S3 Sportback if…
Lower entry price
Audi S3 Sportback starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Audi A5 Sportback if…
More power
Audi A5 Sportback puts out 347 hp vs 310 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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