740d xDrive vs Audi RS 3 Sedan

740d xDrive

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

Audi RS 3 Sedan

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

740d xDrive

The 740d xDrive is a premium AWD diesel saloon built for long-distance road trips, blending strong acceleration with efficient cruising. Its five-seat cabin and 500-liter boot suit family travel, but it’s less ideal for tight-city routines and cargo-heavy tasks.

5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety6.5 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Audi RS 3 Sedan

The Audi RS 3 Sedan mixes compact family-car usability with serious pace, posting 0–100 km/h in 3.8 s from a 400 hp AWD setup. It’s winter-capable and quick, but the 280 L trunk and 10.9 L/100 km consumption curb practicality and efficiency.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety400 hpAWD

Why compared same body typesame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 64 / 58

City 31 / 41

Budget / value 42 / 51

Road trip 68 / 51

Performance 38 / 41

Cargo 28 / 15

Practical 46 / 37

Premium 67 / 55

Winter 70 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = 740d xDrive · Orange = Audi RS 3 Sedan

Specs side-by-side

Spec 740d xDrive Audi RS 3 Sedan

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Pros & cons

740d xDrive

AWD traction for winter roads and mixed conditions
4.5 s 0-100 km/h and 680 Nm for effortless overtakes
6.5 combined consumption makes it efficient for its class on long trips
Five seats and a 500-liter boot support growing-family travel
Saloon body limits cargo flexibility versus wagons and SUVs
Diesel powertrain is not the best fit for mostly short city trips
Premium pricing around 85,000 may exceed some budgets
Large footprint makes tight urban driving and parking less convenient

Audi RS 3 Sedan

Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s) for confident passing and on-ramps
AWD traction for winter driving and year-round grip
Seats five in a compact sedan footprint that’s easy to park
Good value in its segment given 400 hp performance at this price
Small 280 L trunk limits cargo and stroller space
Higher fuel consumption (10.9 L/100 km) than everyday compacts
Performance focus may exceed typical family needs
Price sits well above non-performance compact sedans

Verdict

Pick 740d xDrive if…

Best fuel economy

740d xDrive uses 6.5 L/100km vs 10.9 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Audi RS 3 Sedan if…

More power

Audi RS 3 Sedan puts out 400 hp vs 320 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

740d xDrive

Audi RS 3 Sedan

Verdict

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