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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6vsVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2020
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    143 g/km
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
231hp172kW
240hp179kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,828kg4,030lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
101.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
113.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,074km667mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,757mm187in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
465L
563L
Max trunk volume
1,280L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
66L
CO2 emissions
143g/km
152g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-4,750 rpm5,000 rpm
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
30.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI has 9 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6 and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
1,828 kg
4,030 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)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
250 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
245 km/h
152 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)Facelift 201945 TDI V66.1 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI6.5 s

Although Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI has more power, AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6 and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: 0.4 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)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6 and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: 0.5 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)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
1,074 km
667 mi
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
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)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
250 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 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)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 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)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6 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)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 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)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,828 kg
4,030 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
1,074 km
667 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
152 g/km
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6

  • Is 128 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

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
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 98 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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