Car comparison

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDIvsSkoda Octavia IV 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)

40 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019
VS

Skoda Octavia IV

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2021-2023

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,115 km
    693 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Largest trunk
    600 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDISkodaOctavia IV2.0 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
119.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
101.0s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
37.9s
Calculated
35.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,115km693mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,689mm185in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance-
139mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
600L
Max trunk volume-
1,555L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
55L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDISkoda Octavia IV 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDISkodaOctavia IV2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.9 s
35.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TSI
1,620 kg
3,571 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)40 TDI
235 km/h
146 mph
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TSI
229 km/h
142 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)40 TDI7.6 s
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TSI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TSI and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI: 0.8 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)40 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 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) 40 TDI and Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TSI: 2.1 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)40 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
1,115 km
693 mi
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TSI
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
235 km/h
146 mph
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
229 km/h
142 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)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 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)40 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.6 s
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.8 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)40 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDISkodaOctavia IV2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,115 km
693 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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) 40 TDISkoda Octavia IV 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 362 km (225 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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