Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACTvsAUDI 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 ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019
VS

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,556 kg
    3,430 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    96 hp/t
    72 kW/t
    10.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,261 km
    783 mi
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACTAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,556kg3,430lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
134.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
127.0s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
56.2s
Calculated
58.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,261km783mi
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
Ground clearance
138mm5in
-
Trunk volume
563L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
58L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
120g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACTAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: 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 ACT-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 TSI ACTAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
56.2 s
58.0 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 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 ACT
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 ACT
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 ACT
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
1,560 kg
3,439 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 ACT
220 km/h
137 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 TSI ACT8.9 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI8.9 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 ACT
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: 1.4 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 ACT
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
1,100 km
684 mi
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
1,261 km
783 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
220 km/h
137 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 ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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 ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 ACT
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.9 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 ACT
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)2.0 TDI
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACTAUDIA5 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
8.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
1,100 km
684 mi
1,261 km
783 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
120 g/km
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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 TSI ACTAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 2.0 TDI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Is 4 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 83 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 161 km (100 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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