Car comparison

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

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

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5)

3.0 TDI

272 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2017
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,094 km
    680 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    1,641 kg
    3,618 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
272hp203kW
280hp209kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,641kg3,618lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
90.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
96.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,094km680mi
Calculated
904km562mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
563L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
66L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI3,250-4,250 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,500 rpm
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI5,100-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
22.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
103 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
272 hp
203 kW
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI has 8 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
1,641 kg
3,618 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI5.3 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI5.6 s

Although Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI has more power, AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: 2.0 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
1,094 km
680 mi
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
904 km
562 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
272 hp
203 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.6 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,641 kg
3,618 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,094 km
680 mi
904 km
562 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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
VehicleAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 190 km (118 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 39 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 83 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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