Audi Sedans
Car and Driver’s ratings and rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors’ subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We have rated Audi sedans—plus a few four-door hatchback models, which Audi calls Sportback—on a 10-point scale based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We then use those ratings to rank them against the other vehicles in their segment. We take ratings and rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you’re interested in.
Top Ranked Audi Sedans at a glance
1
2026 Audi RS7
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$135,295
EPA MPG
16 combined
C/D SAYS: Like a prizefighter in a tuxedo, the 2026 Audi RS7 packs a burly 621-hp turbocharged V-8 in stylish tailor-fit, four-door fastback duds. Learn More
2
2026 Audi A3
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$41,395
EPA MPG
28 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Audi A3 sedan stays true to the brand, expertly blending technology and precision in a smart little package. Learn More
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3
2026 Audi S3
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$53,295
EPA MPG
26 combined
C/D SAYS: The Audi S3 takes the blueprint of the A3 subcompact luxury sedan and ramps up the performance with more power and tighter suspension. Learn More
4
2026 Audi A5
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$51,495
EPA MPG
26 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Audi A5 merges the greatest hits from the now-defunct A4 and A5 Sportback, offering a chic interior, liftback practicality, and a hint of sportiness. Learn More
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5
2025 Audi A6
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$59,395
EPA MPG
25–26 combined
C/D SAYS: With a beautifully executed interior, touchscreen controls done right, and two solid powertrain choices, the A6 makes a statement by being understated. Learn More
6
2026 Audi A8
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$96,395
EPA MPG
22 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Audi A8 is a classic and classy executive sedan that trades on subtlety rather than showiness. Learn More
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7
2026 Audi S8
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$131,295
EPA MPG
18 combined
C/D SAYS: Let it rip: A 563-hp twin-turbo V8 and size-defying handling ensure that the Audi S8 is equally enjoyable as a driver or passenger. Learn More
8
2026 Audi RS3
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$67,395
EPA MPG
23 combined
C/D SAYS: The pint-sized Audi RS3 packs the same sports-sedan punch as the brand's larger and more expensive RS models. Learn More
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9
2026 Audi e-tron GT
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$128,995
EPA Est. Range
278–300 miles
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Audi e-tron GT sedan is white-hot-quick and sports-sedan nimble, offering Porsche-like electric performance for a less-than-Porsche price. Learn More
10
2026 Audi S5
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$64,595
EPA MPG
22 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Audi S5 elevates the A5 to new heights of performance without diluting its practical and versatile nature. Learn More
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