Audi RS 3 vs Audi RS 5
Overview | |
Years produced2013-2015 | Years produced2017-2020 |
MSRP | MSRP$63,400 |
Listings157 | Listings495 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
| |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe RS badge only accompanies the sportiest version of a given Audi model, as demonstrated for the 2025 Audi RS 3. It differentiates itself from the Audi A3 and S3 sedans with a unique engine, more sophisticated chassis tech, and bolder styling. The current-generation RS 3 was introduced for the 2022 model year, and for 2025 it gets updated chassis tuning that makes it even easier to drive fast, plus a subtle facelift. Verdict: With its closest rival, the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S, on the way out, the RS 3 is in a class of its own. It combines four-door practicality, sports car-rivalling performance, and an interior worthy of the Audi name. But you’ll pay a lot for all of that. | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Engine | |
Engine Name | Engine Name2.5L 394 hp I5 |
Torque | Torque369 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower394 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | DrivetrainAWD |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.9 cu ft | Cargo Space8.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3990 lbs | Curb Weight3627 lbs |
Height53.5 in | Height54.8 in |
Length185.9 in | Length178.5 in |
Width79.9 in | Width78.1 in |
Wheelbase108.9 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload838 lbs | Maximum Payload860 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2013-2015 | 2017-2020 |
MSRP | $63,400 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
| |
Summary | The RS badge only accompanies the sportiest version of a given Audi model, as demonstrated for the 2025 Audi RS 3. It differentiates itself from the Audi A3 and S3 sedans with a unique engine, more sophisticated chassis tech, and bolder styling. The current-generation RS 3 was introduced for the 2022 model year, and for 2025 it gets updated chassis tuning that makes it even easier to drive fast, plus a subtle facelift. Verdict: With its closest rival, the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S, on the way out, the RS 3 is in a class of its own. It combines four-door practicality, sports car-rivalling performance, and an interior worthy of the Audi name. But you’ll pay a lot for all of that. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 394 hp I5 | |
Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 394 hp @ 6500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Optional |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Optional |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.9 cu ft | 8.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3990 lbs | 3627 lbs |
Height | 53.5 in | 54.8 in |
Length | 185.9 in | 178.5 in |
Width | 79.9 in | 78.1 in |
Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 838 lbs | 860 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
By: CarGurus + AI
At CarGurus, our team of experienced automotive writers remain at the heart of our content operation, conducting hands-on car tests and writing insightful guides that are backed by years of industry experience. To complement this, we are harnessing AI to make our content offering more diverse and more helpful to shoppers than ever. To achieve this, our AI systems are based exclusively on CarGurus content, ratings and data, so that what we produce is both unique to CarGurus, and uniquely helpful to car shoppers.