The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI (18 - 19)
€ 41,900
€ 40,300
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A5 Sportback 40 TFSI.
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
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 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.39 %
General
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
8T
Generation
F5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLAB
Engine Code
DEMA, DHDA, DKYA, DLVA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
201 hp
187 hp
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
Performance
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
18.32 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
39 mpg
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
767 mi
Range
559 mi
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
767 mi
559 mi
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
113.6 kWh
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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















