Car comparison

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDIvsAUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI

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 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019
VS

AUDI A5L Sedan (B10)

2.0 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2025-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDIAUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
190hp142kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,125kg4,685lb
2,340kg5,159lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
126.6s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
36.9s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.7mpg US40.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
889km552mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,908mm193in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,969mm117in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,597mm63in
Trunk volume
480L
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
-
CO2 emissions
119g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDIAUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.9 s
28.5 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
154 km/h
95 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
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI has 14 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI and AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 14 hp (10 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
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
340 Nm
251 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
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
1,860 kg
4,101 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
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
240 km/h
149 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 TDI7.9 s
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI8.0 s

Although AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI and AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 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)40 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.7 mpg US
40.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI and AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 2.5 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
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

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
7.9 s
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
8.0 s
240 km/h
149 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 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
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 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)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.7 mpg US
40.5 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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.9 s
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.7 mpg US
40.5 mpg UK
8.0 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
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.7 mpg US
40.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDIAUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.7 mpg US
40.5 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
889 km
552 mi
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CO2 score
119 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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
VehicleAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDIAUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.7 mpg US40.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km12.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi19.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal1,046 L276 US gal230 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,830 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 340 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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