The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (15 - 16)

€ 49,300
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
€ 35,300
 Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (15 - 16) A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
54.6
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
72.6
79.9
54.8
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (15 - 16)
73
79.5
72.6 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.6 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
111.2
186.3
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (15 - 16)
110.6
185.5
186.3 in
Length
185.5 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.85 %
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (15 - 16)

General

A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
F5
Generation
8T
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CSWB
Engine Code
CJEE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
215 hp
175 hp
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.71 lb/hp
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
16.87 lb/hp
19.71 lb/hp
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
52 mpg
41 mpg
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
47 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
675 mi
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
746 mi
675 mi
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
109.9 kWh
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
36.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.3 cu ft