QTAUDI

I've had my '18 S5 SB for 3 years and its very fun and a joy to ride in but its nowhere near "nimble" (I had a G35 before and have a '07 Miata, those are nimble). The S3 is fun, I considered that before. I just got a new A3 for my mom and its definitely noticeably much smaller and lighter. So maybe an S3 or RS3 (?, don't know if they make those).

Dan99

My daughter has a Subaru Crosstrek and I feel the same way when I drive her car. I have driven light weight cars most of my life and I like that nimbleness, but over the last 13 years I've had two S4s and now have a 2019 RS5. The RS5 (~4000 lbs) will never feel as nimble as a 3000-ish lb car, but its steering is more responsive, it handles much better, and has other benefits that come with the weight.

I have also driven Audi's 6 models and, to me, they feel like a boat compared to the RS5. Regarding the engine, I believe the S5 tuning is different than the A6 tuning despite having the same base engine. The S5 comes with a bit more power to accompany its lower weight ( 349hp/369tq vs 335hp/369tq ). The RS5 has a somewhat different version of the engine and has 444hp/442tq, so it is in a different league performance-wise. Here is a link that describes the differences between an S5 and RS5 - only you can decide how important these differences are to you:

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...1#post15069092

I would also offer an alternative opinion to those above regarding DRC. Some people like it and some don't. Personally, I like it and would order it again. If you want to try and make the RS5 into a facsimile of a sports car, despite its weight, then the Competition package would be the way to go. However, if that is less of a priority for you and you want to be able to change the suspension for different situations with the touch of a button, the Sport Suspension Plus with DRC is the way to go. Here is a detailed explanation of what DRC is ( the overall thread is about coilover suspensions, which is what the Competition package has, but the Competition package and other coilover options do not have DRC):

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...1#post15075384

Finally, here is a link to driving impressions with the Competition Package vs DRC:

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...1#post15078190

We all want something different from our cars. Your test drives should help sort out what fits you the best.

EmzONT

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Itzgrenn

Hey guys posting here since I can’t find anyone’s rs5 builds on YouTube lol,