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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDIvsVolkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

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

Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,404 km
    873 mi
  • Largest trunk
    1,557 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDIVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,573kg3,468lb
Gross weight
2,125kg4,685lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
126.6s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
125.5s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
36.9s
Calculated
38.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
889km552mi
Calculated
1,404km873mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,866mm192in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,835mm112in
Front track
1,587mm62in
-
Rear track
1,568mm62in
-
Trunk volume
480L
-
Max trunk volume-
1,557L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
66L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDIVolkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDIVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.9 s
38.6 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.7 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI has 10 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 10 hp (7 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,573 kg
3,468 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI7.9 s

Although Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI has more power, AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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)40 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,404 km
873 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.9 s
237 km/h
147 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.9 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)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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDIVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,573 kg
3,468 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
889 km
552 mi
1,404 km
873 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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 TDIVolkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI

  • Is 53 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 515 km (320 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 1,077 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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