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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 07:06 PM
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Forgive me if this has been discussed already...but I'm between the S4 and RS3. I've had both a 2013 S4 and a 2016 S3. In my opinion, the S3 was much more fun, albeit less powerful and not as luxurious/comfortable (especially with the new S4). My question is to RS3 drivers - what made you choose the RS3 over the S4?
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Performance and size.

S3/RS3 reminds me of B5 S4. S4 has gradually grown larger and comfier with each new models.
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Performance and size.

S3/RS3 reminds me of B5 S4. S4 has gradually grown larger and comfier with each new models.
Great thanks. I'm leaning towards the RS3 as I think I'll just have more fun driving it. Great collection by the way. Out of curiosity, why do you have an S3 and an RS3?
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A lot of us did the same cross-shop. Here are several threads to catch up on, from both the S4 guys and RS3s:

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/s4-...vs-s4-2929503/

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/s4-...4-rs3-2923275/

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/aud...-help-2934187/

And here's one regarding the S3 vs S4, that speaks to the differences in size and how that impacts performance.

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/aud.../#post24972769

I ended up with the RS3, for reasons I explained throughout the posts above.
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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackAce
A lot of us did the same cross-shop. Here are several threads to catch up on, from both the S4 guys and RS3s:

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/s4-...vs-s4-2929503/

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/s4-...4-rs3-2923275/

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/aud...-help-2934187/

And here's one regarding the S3 vs S4, that speaks to the differences in size and how that impacts performance.

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/aud.../#post24972769

I ended up with the RS3, for reasons I explained throughout the posts above.
Excellent thanks so much. Hopefully I can test drive both today
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Originally Posted by AudiQuattro
Forgive me if this has been discussed already...but I'm between the S4 and RS3. I've had both a 2013 S4 and a 2016 S3. In my opinion, the S3 was much more fun, albeit less powerful and not as luxurious/comfortable (especially with the new S4). My question is to RS3 drivers - what made you choose the RS3 over the S4?
Coming from the S4 switching to the RS3 I know I made the right choice as I wanted a car more agile and powerful but had to give up some of the luxury features.

If space and luxury are more important then go with the larger S4, but if you prefer handling and power then I recommend the RS3 all the way!
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Forgive me if this has been discussed already...but I'm between the S4 and RS3. I've had both a 2013 S4 and a 2016 S3. In my opinion, the S3 was much more fun, albeit less powerful and not as luxurious/comfortable (especially with the new S4). My question is to RS3 drivers - what made you choose the RS3 over the S4?
DSG vs ZF automatic....? Gone the glorious supercharged...If this is not enough...
If you lean comfort too bad, get better the A6 instead of the S4.
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Great thanks. I'm leaning towards the RS3 as I think I'll just have more fun driving it. Great collection by the way. Out of curiosity, why do you have an S3 and an RS3?
I missed my B5 S4 so much that I leased the first S3 arriving at the dealership and told the salesman to put me on the list for an RS3. S3 lease ends this month.
The last supercharged S4 is a great car, but I got bored and sleepy on trips over an hour :-)
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Originally Posted by twoesfour
The last supercharged S4 is a great car, but I got bored and sleepy on trips over an hour :-)
LOL that's exactly how I felt!
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