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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019 35 TFSIvsVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

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

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019

35 TFSI

150 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,475 kg
    3,252 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    102 hp/t
    76 kW/t
    9.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201935 TFSIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,556kg3,430lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
124.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
134.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
53.1s
Calculated
56.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg 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
16.3s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
885km550mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,757mm187in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
465L
563L
Max trunk volume
1,280L
1,557L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
54L
66L
CO2 emissions-
136g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TFSIVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201935 TFSI4,000-6,000 rpm1,300-3,850 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201935 TFSIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
53.1 s
56.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 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
16.3 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
137 km/h
85 mph
135 km/h
84 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201935 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201935 TFSI
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201935 TFSI
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
1,556 kg
3,430 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)Facelift 201935 TFSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
220 km/h
137 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)Facelift 201935 TFSI8.8 s
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TFSI and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201935 TFSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201935 TFSI
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201935 TFSI
885 km
550 mi
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
1,100 km
684 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201935 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
220 km/h
137 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)Facelift 201935 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 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
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

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)Facelift 201935 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
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

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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201935 TFSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.8 s
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201935 TFSI
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201935 TFSIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
885 km
550 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
-
136 g/km
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 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
VehicleAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TFSIVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 81 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 215 km (133 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 98 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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