Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSIvsAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018
VS

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.9 s
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,504 kg
    3,316 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    100 hp/t
    74 kW/t
    10.0 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,504kg3,316lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
137.8s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
125.7s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.0s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
54.8s
Calculated
57.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.5s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
100hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,294km804mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,862mm191in
4,733mm186in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,386mm55in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,824mm111in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
563L
480L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
40L
CO2 emissions
117g/km
115g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSIAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI3,250-4,200 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.5 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.0 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
54.8 s
57.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
135 km/h
84 mph
136 km/h
84 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
1,504 kg
3,316 lb
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
1,515 kg
3,340 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
222 km/h
138 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
217 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI9.0 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
1,294 km
804 mi
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
909 km
565 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
9.0 s
222 km/h
138 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
217 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
9.0 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.0 s
8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,504 kg
3,316 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Range score
1,294 km
804 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
115 g/km
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSIAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI

  • Is 11 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 385 km (239 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 83 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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