Audi RS3 Sedan

How it looks on the street: A small, souped-up version of the A3 sedan looks like pure fun — and it lives up to its looks. It’s a take off of the Audi A3, introduced in 2022.

How it makes you feel when you get in: Like a boss. Seating has cues that suggest its motorsport pedigree. Digital gauges and an optional head-up display zhug up the cockpit. The Audi infotainment systems is intuitive and cleanly designed.

How it drives: The sound of engine percolating is both nostalgic and satisfying, and it handles any bumps in the road like a champ thanks to its steadying suspenstion. Like all Audis, the all-wheel drive capabilities give it extra grip. The RS3 has a five-cylinder engine that make 401 horsepower and speeds from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.3 seconds. The RS3 earns 19 miles per gallon in the city and 28 miles per gallon on the highway.

Space for people and things:  It has the same dimensions as the A3 and S3 — and that means a practical amount of space for a small car.

How much does it cost: RS3 starts at about $63,000.

What to compare it to: BMW M2 and the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S.