Audi RS 3 vs Audi RS7 Sportback

Audi RS 3

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Audi RS7 Sportback

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

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 safety10.5 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Audi RS7 Sportback

A luxury high-performance fastback that blends 591-hp V8 pace and AWD traction with a usable 5-seat cabin and 535 L cargo space—well-suited to fast road trips. Its premium price and 12 L/100 km consumption reduce appeal for city duty or budget-focused buyers.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety591 hpAWD

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Usage fit

Family 55 / 65

City 41 / 19

Budget / value 47 / 26

Road trip 52 / 69

Performance 44 / 54

Cargo 15 / 30

Practical 34 / 40

Premium 56 / 80

Winter 66 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi RS 3 · Orange = Audi RS7 Sportback

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi RS 3 Audi RS7 Sportback

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Pros & cons

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.

Audi RS7 Sportback

Very quick for its class: 0–100 km/h in 3.6 s and 305 km/h top speed
AWD traction adds confidence in varied weather and on challenging roads
Five seats and a 535 L trunk support family travel and long weekends
800 Nm torque enables effortless overtakes and relaxed highway cruising
Premium pricing around 114,000 limits affordability
12 L/100 km combined consumption increases running costs
Less at home in stop‑start city driving than on open roads
Only five seats; no third‑row flexibility

Verdict

Pick Audi RS 3 if…

Best fuel economy

Audi RS 3 uses 10.5 L/100km vs 12.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Audi RS7 Sportback if…

More power

Audi RS7 Sportback puts out 591 hp vs 400 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi RS 3

Audi RS7 Sportback

Verdict

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