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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TFSIvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023 45 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5)

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2019
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023

45 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2023-2025

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    866 km
    538 mi
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
Power
245hp183kW
265hp198kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,385kg5,258lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
102.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
110.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
866km538mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,926mm115in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,651mm65in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
465L
535L
Max trunk volume-
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
63L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TFSIAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
25.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
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
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI has 20 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TFSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
1,760 kg
3,880 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)45 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)45 TFSI6.0 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI6.2 s

Although AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI has more power, AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TFSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI: 0.2 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)45 TFSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TFSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI: 1.7 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)45 TFSI
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI
866 km
538 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
750 km
466 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 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)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TFSI 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)45 TFSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.0 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.2 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)45 TFSI
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
866 km
538 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
-
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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) 45 TFSIAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TFSI

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 116 km (72 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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