Audi Q7 vs Q9: which three-row Audi belongs in your driveway?
Same 429-horsepower heart, very different footprints. Here's how Audi's midsize and brand-new full-size three-rows stack up.
RS vs S: a field guide to the fast Audis
S is the sharpened daily driver. RS is Audi Sport turned all the way up.
Audi's performance ladder is simple once you see it. A regular model gets an S version with more power, firmer tuning and sportier looks. A chosen few get an RS version from Audi Sport. That's where the most power and the wildest hardware live.
Quick answerS models are fast, comfortable daily drivers. RS models turn everything up.
The lineup
| Model | Engine | Power | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 | 2.0L turbo four | 328 hp | Audi USA |
| RS 3 | 2.5L turbo five | 394 hp | Audi USA |
| S5 | turbo V6 | 362 hp | A5/S5 guide |
| SQ5 | turbo V6 | 362 hp | SQ5 guide |
| SQ8 | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 | 500 hp | Q8 guide |
| RS Q8 performance | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 | 631 hp | Q8 guide |
The RS 3 is a cult car for a reason
Its turbocharged five-cylinder fires in a 1-2-4-5-3 order, and that's where its one-of-a-kind sound comes from. Audi quotes 3.6 seconds to 60 mph. The RS torque splitter can send power to an individual rear wheel when you need it.
S models: the smart fast choice
The S3, S5 and SQ5 give you most of the fun with none of the compromise. They're the ones we spot most at weekend cars-and-coffee meets around Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Specs are from Audi of America materials, preliminary where noted, and subject to change. Ask Audi Baton Rouge for current pricing and availability.
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Lease & Finance Tips
Lease or finance your Audi? Here is the short answer
Neither one is wrong. It comes down to how long you keep a car and how far you drive it.
Your Audi lease is ending: four options and how to prep
Trade up, extend, buy it or hand it back. A ten-minute walk-around now can save you money later.