The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI multitronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)

€ 35,400
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI multitronic (14 - 16) A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 45,700
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) A5 Sportback 40 TDI
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700

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. The A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A5 Sportback 40 TDI.
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
54.8
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI multitronic (14 - 16)
73
79.5
54.6
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
72.6
79.9
73 in
Width
72.6 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
54.8 in
Height
54.6 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI multitronic (14 - 16)
110.6
185.5
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
111.2
186.3
185.5 in
Length
186.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI multitronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.18 %
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)

General

A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
8T
Generation
F5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJED
Engine Code
DESA, DETA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
142 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
142 hp
187 hp
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A5 Sportback 40 TDI

Performance

A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A5 Sportback 40 TDI

 REPLAY
24.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
24.84 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
A5 Sportback 40 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
52 mpg
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
552 mi
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
664 mi
552 mi
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
92.5 kWh
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
36.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.3 cu ft