The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 40 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - 19) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (20 - ..)
€ 45,600

€ 55,000

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A5 Sportback 40 g-tron is 0.9 inches shorter.
A5 Sportback 40 g-tron
A5 Sportback 45 TDI
54.6
72.6
79.9
54.6
72.6
79.9
72.6 in
Width
72.6 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
54.6 in
Height
54.6 in
111.2
186.3
111.2
187.3
186.3 in
Length
187.3 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A5 Sportback 40 g-tron
A5 Sportback 45 TDI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.05 %

General
A5 Sportback 40 g-tron
A5 Sportback 45 TDI
F5
Generation
F5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A5 Sportback 40 g-tron
A5 Sportback 45 TDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CVLA
Engine Code
DCPE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4450 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
A5 Sportback 40 g-tron
168 hp
228 hp
A5 Sportback 45 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A5 Sportback 40 g-tron
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A5 Sportback 45 TDI
Performance
A5 Sportback 40 g-tron
A5 Sportback 45 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

A5 Sportback 40 g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

A5 Sportback 45 TDI
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21.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.16 lb/hp
A5 Sportback 40 g-tron
21.65 lb/hp
17.16 lb/hp
A5 Sportback 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A5 Sportback 40 g-tron
A5 Sportback 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
14.5 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg
( 50 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 40 g-tron
6 MPGe
50 MPGe
A5 Sportback 45 TDI
18.4 lb
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
258 mi
Range
680 mi
A5 Sportback 40 g-tron
258 mi
680 mi
A5 Sportback 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
30.1 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).
109.1 kWh
A5 Sportback 40 g-tron
30.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
A5 Sportback 45 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A5 Sportback 40 g-tron
A5 Sportback 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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