The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (13 - 15) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 42,400

€ 45,700

€ 42,400
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 2.0 TFSI is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A5 Sportback 40 TDI.
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
54.8
73
79.5
54.6
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
110.6
185.5
111.2
186.3
185.5 in
Length
186.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.85 %

General
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
8T
Generation
F5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CNCD
Engine Code
DESA, DETA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
221 hp
187 hp
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
Performance
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

A5 Sportback 40 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
52 mpg
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
574 mi
Range
552 mi
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
574 mi
552 mi
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
92.5 kWh
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
A5 Sportback 40 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A5 Sportback 2.0 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