The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 17) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI multitronic (14 - 16)
€ 55,700

€ 35,400

€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 2.1 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1386
1843
2029
1391
1854
2020
1843 mm
Width
1854 mm
2029 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1386 mm
Height
1391 mm
2824
4733
2810
4712
4733 mm
Length
4712 mm
2824 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2265 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg

Weight Difference:
155 kg
8.83 %

General
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
F5
Generation
8T
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CRTC
Engine Code
CJED
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
268 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
142 bhp
at 3700 rpm
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
268 bhp
142 bhp
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1300 rpm
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
600 NM
280 NM
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
6.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.27 kg/bhp
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
6.55 kg/bhp
11.27 kg/bhp
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
54 mpg
48 mpg
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
693 mi
Range
664 mi
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
693 mi
664 mi
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
111.8 kWh
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
107 kWh
111.8 kWh
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
510 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










1283 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1283 L