Car comparison

AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSIvsVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

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

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AUDI A5L Sportback (B10)

2.0 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2025-present
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Lightest
    1,556 kg
    3,430 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
204hp152kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,556kg3,430lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
136.5s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
134.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
39.5s
Calculated
56.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
858km533mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,903mm193in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,883mm74in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,922mm115in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,640mm65in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,627mm64in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
410L
563L
Max trunk volume
1,361L
1,557L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
66L
CO2 emissions-
136g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSIVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,000 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.5 s
56.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
135 km/h
84 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW

AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI has 54 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT and AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
1,556 kg
3,430 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI7.7 s
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT and AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 1.1 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
858 km
533 mi
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
1,100 km
684 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.7 s
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
220 km/h
137 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,903 mm
193.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.7 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.9 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
204 hp
152 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.7 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,903 mm
193.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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
858 km
533 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
-
136 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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 A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSIVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.7 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.44 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.02 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,067 L282 US gal235 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,866 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Is 319 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 242 km (150 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 153 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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