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AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2020 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) · Facelift 2020

2.9 TFSI V6

450 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2020-2024
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) Facelift 2020 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
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    630 km
    392 mi
  • Largest trunk
    465 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20202.9 TFSI V6FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
529Nm390lb-ft
Curb weight
1,742kg3,840lb
1,682kg3,708lb
Gross weight
2,322kg5,119lb
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
59.1s99% 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
14.8s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
268hp/t200kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
315Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
630km392mi
Calculated
492km306mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
5,038cc307cu in
Length
4,783mm188in
4,789mm189in
Width
1,866mm73in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,399mm55in
1,382mm54in
Wheelbase
2,826mm111in
2,720mm107in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,642mm65in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance-
144mm6in
Trunk volume
465L
408L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
58L
61L
CO2 emissions
209g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2020 2.9 TFSI V6Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2020 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)Facelift 20202.9 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)Facelift 20202.9 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
14.8 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)Facelift 20202.9 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)Facelift 20202.9 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)Facelift 20202.9 TFSI V6
1,742 kg
3,840 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)Facelift 20202.9 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)Facelift 20202.9 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) Facelift 2020 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)Facelift 20202.9 TFSI V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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) Facelift 2020 2.9 TFSI V6 and Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8: 3.2 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)Facelift 20202.9 TFSI V6
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 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)Facelift 20202.9 TFSI V6
630 km
392 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)Facelift 20202.9 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)Facelift 20202.9 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 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)Facelift 20202.9 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
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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) Facelift 2020 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)Facelift 20202.9 TFSI V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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)Facelift 20202.9 TFSI V6
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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)Facelift 20202.9 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
1,742 kg
3,840 lb
1,682 kg
3,708 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 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
630 km
392 mi
492 km
306 mi
CO2 score
209 g/km
-
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 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) Facelift 2020 2.9 TFSI V6Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2020 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 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 138 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 57 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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