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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 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)

50 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2019
VS

Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    951 km
    591 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDIVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
286hp213kW
280hp209kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,656kg3,651lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,270kg5,004lb
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
88.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
93.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
21.2s
Calculated
22.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
951km591mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
563L
Max trunk volume-
1,557L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 TDIVolkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 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)50 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI5,100-6,500 rpm2,000-4,900 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDIVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.2 s
22.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 TDI has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 TDI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
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)50 TDI
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
1,656 kg
3,651 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)50 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
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)50 TDI5.3 s
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: 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)50 TDI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: 1.0 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)50 TDI
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
951 km
591 mi
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
930 km
578 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 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)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 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)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 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)50 TDI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.3 s
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.5 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)50 TDI
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDIVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,656 kg
3,651 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
951 km
591 mi
930 km
578 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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) 50 TDIVolkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 TDI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Is 44 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 83 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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