Audi S5 Sportback
Hatchback · Gasoline · AWD
vs
Audi S3 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 safety354 hpAWD
Audi S3 Sportback
Car B
Audi S3 Sportback
The Audi S3 Sportback balances compact family use with all‑weather AWD and brisk acceleration. With five seats, a 380 L trunk, and 7.3 L/100 km efficiency, it offers good value in its segment without track pretensions.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety7.3 L/100kmAWD
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 68 / 65
City 52 / 56
Budget / value 55 / 62
Road trip 50 / 46
Performance 41 / 39
Cargo 26 / 21
Practical 53 / 52
Premium 54 / 50
Winter 66 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi S5 Sportback · Orange = Audi S3 Sportback

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi S5 Sportback Audi S3 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 S3 Sportback

  • AWD traction supports confident winter and wet‑road driving
  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 4.8 s makes overtakes and on‑ramps easy
  • Efficient for its class at a combined 7.3 L/100 km
  • Five seats and a usable 380 L cargo area suit daily family and city use

Verdict

Pick Audi S5 Sportback if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Audi S5 Sportback is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Audi S3 Sportback if…
Performance & capability
Audi S3 Sportback is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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