The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (19 - ..)
€ 36,700

€ 53,000

€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000
ⓘ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 Long Range.
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
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 Long Range
3594 lb
Curb Weight
4072 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
478 lb
11.74 %

General
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
8T
Generation
Model 3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
CAGA, CMEA
Engine Code
3D3, 3D5
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
456 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
141 hp
456 hp
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Performance
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model 3 Long Range
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25.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.93 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
25.49 lb/hp
8.93 lb/hp
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
( 45 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
45 MPGe
MPGe
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
31 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 kWh
697 mi
Range
No data
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
697 mi
mi
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Environmental Impact
119.3 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
119.3 kWh
0 kWh
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft










36.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data