Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Audi RS3 Sportback has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 3.7 seconds, compared with 5.6 seconds for 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION. 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback has the higher listed output at 407 hp; 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION is rated at 280 hp, a difference of 127 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback at 500 Nm and 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION at 350 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION has the lower recorded consumption at 7.9 L/100km; 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback is listed at 9.1 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 563 litres versus 282 litres, a difference of 281 litres. 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION is 481 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION has the lower listed starting price at $44,000, compared with $65,500 for 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.