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Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACTvsAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019 35 TFSI

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) · Facelift 2019

35 TFSI

150 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACTAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201935 TFSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,556kg3,430lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
134.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
129.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
9.1s
0-200 km/h
56.2s
Calculated
55.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
900km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,862mm191in
4,757mm187in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,824mm111in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
-
Trunk volume
563L
465L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
1,280L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
54L
CO2 emissions
136g/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) Facelift 2019 35 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TFSI: 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)Facelift 201935 TFSI4,000-6,000 rpm1,300-3,850 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACTAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201935 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
9.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
56.2 s
55.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
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
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
135 km/h
84 mph
135 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)Facelift 201935 TFSI
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)Facelift 201935 TFSI
270 Nm
199 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)Facelift 201935 TFSI
1,510 kg
3,329 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)Facelift 201935 TFSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)Facelift 201935 TFSI9.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TFSI: 0.2 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)Facelift 201935 TFSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

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)Facelift 201935 TFSI
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 ACT
1,100 km
684 mi
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201935 TFSI
900 km
559 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)Facelift 201935 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
9.1 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)Facelift 201935 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 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)Facelift 201935 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TFSI 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)Facelift 201935 TFSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
9.1 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
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)Facelift 201935 TFSI
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACTAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201935 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
9.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Range score
1,100 km
684 mi
900 km
559 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
-
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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 TSI ACTAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TFSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 200 km (124 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 98 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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