Audi A7 45 TFSI vs Audi RS 3

Audi A7 45 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Audi RS 3

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

Audi A7 45 TFSI

AWD traction, quick 0–100 km/h in 5.3 s, and a 535 L trunk make the Audi A7 45 TFSI a capable premium choice for long-distance driving with five aboard. Efficiency is solid for its class at 7.4 L/100 km, though its price and focus mean city-centric users may prefer something smaller or thriftier.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety7.4 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Audi RS 3

The Audi RS 3 pairs very high performance (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s, 290 km/h) with all-wheel-drive traction in a five-seat compact. It’s good value in its segment for speed-focused buyers who still need year-round usability, but efficiency and cargo space are clear trade-offs.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety400 hpAWD

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Usage fit

Family 65 / 55

City 32 / 41

Budget / value 48 / 47

Road trip 69 / 52

Performance 38 / 44

Cargo 30 / 15

Practical 46 / 34

Premium 62 / 56

Winter 70 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A7 45 TFSI · Orange = Audi RS 3

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A7 45 TFSI Audi RS 3

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Pros & cons

Audi A7 45 TFSI

AWD stability and 5.3 s 0–100 km/h support confident highway passing.
535 L trunk and five seats suit road trips with a growing family.
Efficient for its class at 7.4 L/100 km combined.
Balances performance, space, and AWD at a competitive spec for the premium segment.
Premium pricing at $68,800 won’t fit tight budgets.
Less compelling for short, stop‑start city use.
Not ideal for cargo‑heavy routines despite decent trunk volume.
Five-seat layout only; not for larger families needing three rows.

Audi RS 3

Serious pace: 400 hp, 480 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 3.8 s.
AWD traction supports confident winter and wet-weather driving.
Seats five, making it viable as a family compact.
Good value in its segment for the performance on offer.
Small trunk (282 L) limits cargo for trips or strollers.
Combined consumption of 10.5 L/100 km is thirsty for daily commuting.
Higher price than non-performance compacts.
No hybrid or EV option for improved efficiency.

Verdict

Pick Audi A7 45 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A7 45 TFSI uses 7.4 L/100km vs 10.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Audi RS 3 if…

More power

Audi RS 3 puts out 400 hp vs 265 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A7 45 TFSI

Audi RS 3

Verdict

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