Car comparison

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDIvsAUDI A5L Sportback (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 Sportback (B10)

2.0 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2025-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI

  • 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 estimated range
    889 km
    552 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • 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 Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
190hp142kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,125kg4,685lb
2,270kg5,004lb
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
138.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
36.9s
Calculated
39.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km33.9mpg US40.8mpg 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
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
889km552mi
Calculated
880km547mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,903mm193in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,883mm74in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,922mm115in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,640mm65in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,627mm64in
Trunk volume
480L
410L
Max trunk volume-
1,361L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
61L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDIAUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,000 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDIAUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.9 s
39.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 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 Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI A5L Sportback (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 Sportback (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 Sportback (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 Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
1,810 kg
3,990 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 Sportback (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 Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI: 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 Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI and AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 2.4 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 Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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
889 km
552 mi
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
880 km
547 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
7.9 s
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.8 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 Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,903 mm
193.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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
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 Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 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 Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK
7.8 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
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDIAUDIA5L Sportback (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
7.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 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
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,903 mm
193.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
889 km
552 mi
880 km
547 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km33.9 mpg US40.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km12.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi19.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal1,040 L275 US gal229 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,819 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

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

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