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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDIvsVolkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 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 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2021-2023

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
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • 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
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDIVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,541kg3,397lb
Gross weight
2,125kg4,685lb
2,160kg4,762lb
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
125.8s99% 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
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
889km552mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,866mm192in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,836mm112in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,583mm62in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
563L
Max trunk volume-
1,557L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
66L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
135g/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 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 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 TDIVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
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 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 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
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
1,541 kg
3,397 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 TSI
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 TSI7.9 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: 1.4 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 TSI
1,119 km
695 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 TSI
190 hp
142 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 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 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)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 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDIVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 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
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
889 km
552 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 TDIVolkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 21 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Has 230 km (143 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 83 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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