Car comparison

AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6vsFord Mustang VI · Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8

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

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AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5)

2.9 TFSI V6

450 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2019-2019
VS

Ford Mustang VI · Facelift 2017

GT/CS 5.0 V8

450 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedLiftback / fastback2022-2023

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    637 km
    396 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
529Nm390lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,682kg3,708lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
58.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
54.8s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
14.7s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
268hp/t200kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
315Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
492km306mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
5,038cc307cu in
Length
4,783mm188in
4,789mm189in
Width
1,866mm73in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,387mm55in
1,382mm54in
Wheelbase
2,826mm111in
2,720mm107in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,642mm65in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance-
144mm6in
Trunk volume-
408L
Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
58L
61L
CO2 emissions
206g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V65,700-6,700 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,950 rpm
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V87,000 rpm4,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.7 s
16.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
450 hp
336 kW
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
450 hp
336 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
529 Nm
390 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
1,682 kg
3,708 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
249 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V63.9 s
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V84.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6 and Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8: 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
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6 and Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8: 3.3 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
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
637 km
396 mi
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
492 km
306 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
450 hp
336 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.3 s
249 km/h
155 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
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,789 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 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
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI 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
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
3.9 s
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.3 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
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
529 Nm
390 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,682 kg
3,708 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,789 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Range score
637 km
396 mi
492 km
306 mi
CO2 score
206 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 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 RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Has 71 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 145 km (90 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

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