Audi S5 Coupé vs Audi RS 3 — full comparison

Audi S5 Coupé

Coupe · Gasoline · AWD

Audi RS 3

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

Audi S5 Coupé

The Audi S5 Coupé mixes strong V6 power with AWD traction and usable 4-seat space plus a 450 L trunk. It suits drivers seeking confident performance and road‑trip readiness with good value in the premium coupe segment.

4 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety8.5 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 48 / 55

City 36 / 41

Budget / value 51 / 47

Road trip 49 / 52

Performance 47 / 44

Cargo 22 / 15

Practical 33 / 34

Premium 55 / 56

Winter 66 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi S5 Coupé · Orange = Audi RS 3

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi S5 Coupé Audi RS 3

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Pros & cons

Audi S5 Coupé

V6 punch: 354 hp and 500 Nm deliver quick 0–100 km/h in 4.7 s.
AWD adds traction for year‑round and winter driving.
Usable for trips: 4 seats and a 450 L trunk.
Good value in its segment given performance at this price.
Only four seats; not ideal if you need space for five.
Coupe body limits everyday practicality versus sedans or SUVs.
8.5 L/100 km combined isn’t as efficient as smaller or hybrid options.
Premium pricing may stretch tighter budgets.

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 S5 Coupé if…

Best fuel economy

Audi S5 Coupé uses 8.5 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 354 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi S5 Coupé

Audi RS 3

Verdict

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