Audi RS 3 Sedan vs Audi S4 Sedan

Audi RS 3 Sedan

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Audi S4 Sedan

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

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

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 58 / 63

City 41 / 47

Budget / value 51 / 55

Road trip 51 / 57

Performance 41 / 40

Cargo 15 / 26

Practical 37 / 44

Premium 55 / 53

Winter 66 / 66

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi RS 3 Sedan Audi S4 Sedan

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Pros & cons

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

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 Sedan if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Audi RS 3 Sedan 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 Sedan

Audi S4 Sedan

Verdict

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