The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Citroen DS 5 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 46,800

€ 33,200

€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI is 7.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Citroen DS 5 HDi 165.
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
54.8
73
79.5
59.3
73.7
83.8
73 in
Width
73.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
54.8 in
Height
59.3 in
110.6
185.5
107.4
178.3
185.5 in
Length
178.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
5.86 %

General
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
8T
Generation
K/KF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CKVD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
215 hp
161 hp
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Performance
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
▶ REPLAY
18.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.34 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
18.56 lb/hp
23.34 lb/hp
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
40 mpg
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
632 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
621 mi
632 mi
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
125.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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