Audi A7 vs Audi RS3

The Audi A7 starts from $141,869 before on-road costs, while the Audi RS3 opens at $101,515. That makes the Audi RS3 the more affordable entry point by $40,354.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $156,056 and $111,667 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi A7 by roughly $1,710 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Audi A7 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the Audi RS3 gets a 10.1-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi A7 stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Audi RS3. The Audi RS3 counters with Sonos 3D Premium audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi A7 gets leather upholstery while the Audi RS3 offers nappa leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Audi A7 and 2-zone in the Audi RS3.

The Audi A7 uses a Petrol MHEV producing 250kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.7 seconds.

The Audi RS3 responds with a 5-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection, turbocharging making 294kW and 500Nm, paired to a 7-speed s tronic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds.

The Audi RS3 has the clear power advantage at 294kW vs 250kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi RS3 is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi A7 measures 4,969mm long on a 2,926mm wheelbase, 421mm longer than the Audi RS3 at 4,548mm (2,630mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi A7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 535L in the Audi A7 and 321L in the Audi RS3, giving the Audi A7 a 214L advantage.

For towing, the Audi A7 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,900kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,995/year for the Audi A7 and $2,337/year for the Audi RS3. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Audi A7.

Estimated annual total: $1,995 (Audi A7) vs $2,337 (Audi RS3). The Audi A7 saves you roughly $342 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi A7) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi RS3). Both match on warranty length.