The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11)
€ 52,100

€ 32,700

€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
54
72.7
79.9
55.8
73
82.3
72.7 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54 in
Height
55.8 in
108.8
184
106.7
188.9
184 in
Length
188.9 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
489 lb
12.78 %

General
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
F5
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DCPE
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
228 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
16.78 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
44 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
667 mi
Range
596 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
667 mi
596 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
111 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
138.2 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
111 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
617 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data