The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A5 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 46,800
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 16) A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
€ 42,500
 Audi A5 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) A5 Sportback g-tron
€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 g-tron.
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback g-tron
54.8
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 16)
73
79.5
54.6
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 16)
110.6
185.5
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
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 g-tron
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.78 %
Audi A5 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback g-tron
8T
Generation
F5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback g-tron
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
CKVD
Engine Code
CVLA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4450 rpm
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
215 hp
168 hp
A5 Sportback g-tron
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
A5 Sportback g-tron

Performance

A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback g-tron
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

A5 Sportback g-tron

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18.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
18.56 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
A5 Sportback g-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
39 mpg  ( 43 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
14.9 lb✽  ( 6 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.)
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
43 MPGe
6 MPGe
A5 Sportback g-tron
32 mpg
city
19.5 lb
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
621 mi
Range
281 mi
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
621 mi
281 mi
A5 Sportback g-tron
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
30.7 kWh
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
125.5 kWh
30.7 kWh
A5 Sportback g-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
36.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft