The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 11) vs. Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD (19 - ..)
€ 36,400
€ 59,000
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Tesla Model 3 Performance.
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Tesla Model 3 Performance
54.8
73
79.5
56.8
72.8
82.2
73 in
Width
72.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
54.8 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
185.5
113.2
184.8
185.5 in
Length
184.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
113.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Tesla Model 3 Performance
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5073 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.71 %
General
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Tesla Model 3 Performance
8T
Generation
Model 3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
CAHA
Engine Code
3D3, 3D1
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
476 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
476 hp
Tesla Model 3 Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Performance
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Tesla Model 3 Performance
142 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Model 3 Performance
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21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.62 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.06 lb/hp
8.62 lb/hp
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
( 51 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
51 MPGe
MPGe
Tesla Model 3 Performance
36 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 kWh
777 mi
Range
No data
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
777 mi
mi
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Environmental Impact
107 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).
No data
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
0 kWh
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Tesla Model 3 Performance
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft










36.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















