The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (11 - 15) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 33,900
€ 48,400
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 0.1 cm longer.
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
1391
1854
2020
1391
1854
2020
1854 mm
Width
1854 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1391 mm
Height
1391 mm
2810
4712
2810
4711
4712 mm
Length
4711 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1795 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2250 kg
Weight Difference:
230 kg
12.81 %
General
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
8T
Generation
8T
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CJEB
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
168 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
168 bhp
237 bhp
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
320 NM
500 NM
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Performance
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 kg/bhp
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
9.32 kg/bhp
7.57 kg/bhp
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
49 mpg
43 mpg
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
675 mi
Range
603 mi
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
675 mi
603 mi
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
135.8 kWh
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
109.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










1283 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1283 L


















