The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi RS5 Sportback tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 42,800

€ 82,700

€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,700
ⓘ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 A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the RS5 Sportback.
A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS5 Sportback
54.8
73
79.5
54.6
73.5
79.9
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
54.8 in
Height
54.6 in
110.6
185.5
111.3
188.3
185.5 in
Length
188.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.3 in
Vehicle Weight
A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS5 Sportback
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.28 %

General
A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS5 Sportback
8T
Generation
F5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS5 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CGLC
Engine Code
DECA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
175 hp
444 hp
RS5 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
RS5 Sportback
Performance
A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS5 Sportback
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

RS5 Sportback
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21.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.91 lb/hp
A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.42 lb/hp
8.91 lb/hp
RS5 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS5 Sportback
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
26 mpg
RS5 Sportback
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
715 mi
Range
396 mi
A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
715 mi
396 mi
RS5 Sportback
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
172.4 kWh
A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
RS5 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RS5 Sportback
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










36.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.3 cu ft