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AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2020 2.9 TFSI V6vsFord Mustang VI · Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT 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

Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8

460 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2020-2023

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
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,742 kg
    3,840 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    258 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • 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 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
Power
450hp336kW
460hp343kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
529Nm390lb-ft
Curb weight
1,742kg3,840lb
1,786kg3,937lb
Gross weight
2,322kg5,119lb
2,150kg4,740lb
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
57.9s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg 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
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
258hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
630km392mi
Calculated
466km289mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
5,038cc307cu in
Length
4,783mm188in
4,797mm189in
Width
1,866mm73in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,399mm55in
1,382mm54in
Wheelbase
2,826mm111in
2,720mm107in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,646mm65in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
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 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2020 2.9 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT 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 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V87,250 rpm4,900 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20202.9 TFSI V6FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
17.0 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
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 has 10 hp more than AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2020 2.9 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2020 2.9 TFSI V6 and Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
249 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 has more power, AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2020 2.9 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8: 0.5 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 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8: 3.9 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 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
460 hp
343 kW
4.4 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 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 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 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
4.4 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 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20202.9 TFSI V6FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
529 Nm
390 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.4 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
1,786 kg
3,937 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Range score
630 km
392 mi
466 km
289 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
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2020 2.9 TFSI V6Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2020 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Has 71 Nm more
  • Is 44 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 165 km (102 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 57 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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