Audi S5 Sportback
Hatchback · Gasoline · AWD
vs
Audi RS 3 Sportback
Hatchback · Gasoline · AWD
Audi S5 Sportback
Car A
Audi S5 Sportback
The Audi S5 Sportback blends AWD traction, a 354 hp V6 turbo, and a practical five-seat layout to suit growing families who want real pace. It delivers good value in its segment and is efficient for its class, while focusing more on everyday use than cargo-heavy or track-focused driving.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety8.5 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 price

Usage fit

Family 68 / 60
City 52 / 51
Budget / value 55 / 51
Road trip 50 / 45
Performance 41 / 45
Cargo 26 / 15
Practical 53 / 46
Premium 54 / 56
Winter 66 / 66

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi S5 Sportback Audi RS 3 Sportback
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Pros & cons

Audi S5 Sportback

  • AWD traction adds year-round confidence, including winter conditions.
  • Strong acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 4.7 s with 354 hp and 500 Nm for effortless passing.
  • Practical five-seat Sportback with a 480 L trunk for family duties.
  • Good value in its segment at 54,800 with combined consumption of 8.5.

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 S5 Sportback if…
Best fuel economy
Audi S5 Sportback uses 8.5 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 354 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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