Audi A5 Sportback
Hatchback · Gasoline · AWD
vs
Audi RS 3 Sportback
Hatchback · Gasoline · AWD
Audi A5 Sportback
Car A
Audi A5 Sportback
AWD traction, 347 hp, and a 465 L trunk make the A5 Sportback a capable all-rounder for growing families. It offers a balanced mix of pace, practicality, and efficiency that reads as good value in its segment.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety6.9 L/100kmAWD
Audi RS 3 Sportback
Car B
Audi RS 3 Sportback
The Audi RS 3 Sportback combines 0–100 km/h in 3.8 s and AWD traction with a five-seat compact layout. Strong everyday pace and control are balanced by a small 282 L trunk and 8.8 L/100 km consumption that make it less suited to cargo-heavy road trips.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety400 hpAWD
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar pricestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 67 / 60
City 55 / 51
Budget / value 56 / 51
Road trip 50 / 45
Performance 43 / 45
Cargo 26 / 15
Practical 53 / 46
Premium 54 / 56
Winter 66 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A5 Sportback · Orange = Audi RS 3 Sportback

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A5 Sportback Audi RS 3 Sportback
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Pros & cons

Audi A5 Sportback

  • AWD traction adds confidence for winter and mixed-weather driving
  • Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.7 s) for effortless merging and passing
  • Efficient for its class at 6.9 combined consumption
  • Five seats and a 465 L trunk suit growing families and weekend trips

Audi RS 3 Sportback

  • Explosive performance: 0–100 km/h in 3.8 s and 400 hp
  • AWD traction and stability help in winter and wet conditions
  • Five seats and compact footprint suit city use
  • Good value in its segment at around 58,000

Verdict

Pick Audi A5 Sportback if…
Best fuel economy
Audi A5 Sportback uses 6.9 L/100km vs 8.8 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Audi RS 3 Sportback if…
More power
Audi RS 3 Sportback puts out 400 hp vs 347 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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