Audi RS 3 vs Audi S4 Sedan — full comparison

Audi RS 3

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Audi S4 Sedan

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 safety400 hpAWD

Car B

Audi S4 Sedan

The Audi S4 Sedan pairs strong V6 power and AWD traction with five-seat practicality, making it a confident choice for growing families and road trips. It delivers quick acceleration and efficient-for-its-class consumption, though cargo space and track-day performance aren’t its focus.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety7.4 L/100kmAWD

Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 55 / 63

City 41 / 47

Budget / value 47 / 55

Road trip 52 / 57

Performance 44 / 40

Cargo 15 / 26

Practical 34 / 44

Premium 56 / 53

Winter 66 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi RS 3 · Orange = Audi S4 Sedan

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi RS 3 Audi S4 Sedan

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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 S4 Sedan

Strong V6 output (354 hp, 500 Nm) with 4.6 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing
AWD traction adds assurance in winter and mixed conditions
Five seats and a 480 L trunk fit growing-family and road-trip needs
Efficient for its class at 7.4 combined and good value in its segment
Sedan body and 480 L trunk limit cargo flexibility versus SUVs and wagons
Not aimed at hardcore performance driving despite its power
No third-row option; seats five only
Price around 53,000 may stretch tighter budgets

Verdict

Pick Audi RS 3 if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Audi RS 3 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Audi S4 Sedan if…

Performance & capability

Audi S4 Sedan is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi RS 3

Audi S4 Sedan

Verdict

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