The Complete Audi Buying Guide: Every Audi Model, Explained

The naming system of Audi’s models is quite easy consisting of alphabets and numbers.

As we know, Audi’s products are of top quality, with the latest technology and style that is quite unique. Audi’s current products are famous because of its all-wheel drive. Now let us dive deep into the current models of Audi.

Audi History

Audi is a car made in Germany based in Ingolstadt and whose owner is Volkswagen. The name Audi came in 1910 but VW combined a number of companies in what is the current Audi. Audi became famous as a motorsport consisting of the four-wheel drive rally champion Audi Quattro in the early 1980s. Now Audi comes in competition with Mercedes and BMW.

How Audi Names its Cars

The naming system of Audi products is quite easy with letters and numbers. Top models come with an “A” letter. On the other hand, the ones that are luxury modes contain an “S” alphabet. The ones that are the sportiest e.g. “RennSport” models get “RS” alphabets. The SUV line of Audi consists of the “Q” alphabet. The models of Audi that are no longer present include TT and R8. Audi uses the word “E-tron” for electric cars.

In America, the letters used for Audi are between 3-8. But in the case of higher numbers, it means differently. It could also mean a larger, more powerful car like the A8 one and also a copy of the car with a slightly different body.

There are numerous Audi models that provide you with premium, premium plus, and prestige levels which makes it more luxurious and with a touch of the latest technology.

Buying Guide

Audi sedan, wagon, coupe, and convertible models

A3 / S3 / RS 3

The A3 Audi model is quite compact. The current models of Audi A3 began in 2021. Audi also provides two variants. The S3 uses the SMA 2.0-liter turbo-four and contains a 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo which makes 394 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque. Its speed increases from 0-60 mph in just 3.9 seconds.

The following are the models, styles, and engines of Sedan:
Models:

• A3
• S3
• RS 3

Engines:

• Turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four
• Turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five

Base MSRP: $35,400

A4 / S4

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The model A4 of Audi is quite compact and provides a more rugged ‘Allroad’ wagon. The current models of A4 began in 2016. The model(A4) of Sedan was among the final models of Audi to lose a manual transmission option. The Allroad was the only wagon used in the US until the new RS 6 Avant and A6 Allroad.

The A4 has only one sportier, which is the S4 sedan. Audi has launched high powered 450 hp RS 4 Avant wagon but it does not sell it to Americans.

Body Styles: Sedan, Wagon

Models:

• A4 sedan
• A4 Allroad
• S4

Engines:

• Turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four
• Turbocharged 3.0-liter V6

Base MSRP: $41,200

A5 / S5 / RS 5

The Audi A5 is like the A4 model of Audi with a bit different style but a coupe or Sportback. The Sportback, coupe, and
cabriolet each have the same kind of engine as the A4. S5 Sportback, coupe, and other versions use the same type of 3.0-liter V6 which is also present in S4.

Another sportier RS 5 Sportback and coupe models use a turbo V6 that allows it to speed up from 0-60 in just 3.7s. It has achieved a mark in its best performance.

Body Style: Hatchback, Coupe, Cabriolet

Models:

• A5 Sportback/Coupe/Cabriolet
• S5 Sportback/Coupe/Cabriolet
• RS 5 Sportback/Coupe

Engines:

• Turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four
• Turbocharged 3.0-liter V6
• Twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6

Base MSRP: $44,100

A6 / S6 / RS 6 Avant

The A6 model of Audi’s Sedan was changed in the year 2019. A new A6 Allroad provides an SUV kind of working in a wagon package. The better performance of the S6 version contains a turbo 2.9-liter V6 which it shares with RS 5 and S7. The RS 6 is also present in the US. which was updated in 2024.

Body Style: Sedan, Wagon

Models:

• A6
• A6 Allroad
• S6
• RS 6 Avant

Engines:

• Turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four
• Turbocharged 3.0-liter V6
• Twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6
• Turbocharged 4.0-liter V8

Base MSRP: $57,300

A7 / S7 / RS 7

The A7 is an upgraded version of the A6 which was updated in the year 2019 with a slightly unique body style and an extra cost of $10000. Audi canceled the version PHEV in 2023. The S7 is quite identical. Audi also provides an even higher working RS7 version. It also comes with twin-turbo supplements.

Body Style: Sportback

Models:

• A7
• S7
• RS 7

Engines:

• Turbocharged 3.0-liter V6
• Twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6
• Twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8

Base MSRP: $71,200

A8 / S8

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The A8 model Audi is a fully luxurious model. It consists of driver assistance and the latest technology. The A8 model is only available on “Executive Rear Seat Comfort Package” and consists of a foot massager along with other luxurious features. Other than that the A8 model is only present with a long wheelbase in America. The S8 model also provides you with the same kind of experience but with more power.

Body Style: Sedan

Models:

• A8
• S8

Engines:

• Turbocharged 3.0-liter V6
• Twin-Turbocharged 4.0-liter V8

Base MSRP: $88,900

Conclusion:

Audi has a vast variety of models which explains why it is so famous among the public. It includes the compact size A3 model and the luxury model A8 which shows that Audi models are made with high quality and latest technology. It has powerful engines and all-wheel drive systems which makes it a strong competition against Mercedes and BMW. Audi regularly brings new innovations and the latest technology and enhances the performance of its products. It does not matter whether you want a sports car a luxury one or an environment-friendly option, Audi targets each segment hence making it a great choice for drivers.