Audi A7 45 TFSI vs Audi RS 3 Sedan

Audi A7 45 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Audi RS 3 Sedan

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 Sedan

The Audi RS 3 Sedan mixes compact family-car usability with serious pace, posting 0–100 km/h in 3.8 s from a 400 hp AWD setup. It’s winter-capable and quick, but the 280 L trunk and 10.9 L/100 km consumption curb practicality and efficiency.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety400 hpAWD

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 65 / 58

City 32 / 41

Budget / value 48 / 51

Road trip 69 / 51

Performance 38 / 41

Cargo 30 / 15

Practical 46 / 37

Premium 62 / 55

Winter 70 / 66

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A7 45 TFSI Audi RS 3 Sedan

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

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 Sedan

Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s) for confident passing and on-ramps
AWD traction for winter driving and year-round grip
Seats five in a compact sedan footprint that’s easy to park
Good value in its segment given 400 hp performance at this price
Small 280 L trunk limits cargo and stroller space
Higher fuel consumption (10.9 L/100 km) than everyday compacts
Performance focus may exceed typical family needs
Price sits well above non-performance compact sedans

Verdict

Pick Audi A7 45 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A7 45 TFSI uses 7.4 L/100km vs 10.9 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Audi RS 3 Sedan if…

More power

Audi RS 3 Sedan 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 Sedan

Verdict

Related comparisons