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Audi RS 3 Sedan vs Audi Q7 SUV: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

compact · 2026 vs 2026 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/L · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement

Result · yearly energy cost

AAudi RS 3 Sedan

2,936 €per year

9,0 L/100 km weighted · 19.57 € per 100 km · 1 353 L per year

Gap14 € per yearin favour of the RS 3 Sedan (−0 %)≈ 6 L diesel
BAudi Q7 SUV

2,950 €per year

8,3 L/100 km weighted · 19.67 € per 100 km · 1 242 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · RS 3BB · Q7Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway3,004 €2,983 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,936 €2,950 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,800 €2,885 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the RS 3 Sedan

1 year
14 €
3 years
43 €
5 years
71 €
10 years
142 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
9.3 L/100 km · 8.4 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
400 ch · 231 ch
Kerb weight
1,565 kg · 2,180 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi RS 3 Sedan and Audi Q7 SUV have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The Audi RS 3 Sedan is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.