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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIvsAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6

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

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2016-2018
VS

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,208 km
    751 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
Power
218hp163kW
231hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
115.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
101.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,208km751mi
Calculated
1,074km667mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,757mm187in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,386mm55in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,824mm111in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
480L
465L
Max trunk volume-
1,280L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
58L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
143g/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 TDIAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI4,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-4,750 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
26.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6 has 13 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 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
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
1,700 kg
3,748 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
250 km/h
155 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 TDI6.4 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V66.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI: 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
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6: 0.6 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
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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
1,208 km
751 mi
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
1,074 km
667 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
250 km/h
155 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
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6 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
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.1 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
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Range score
1,208 km
751 mi
1,074 km
667 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
143 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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
VehicleAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 134 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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