The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19) vs. Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 15)
€ 52,100
€ 30,200
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 45 TDI is 8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.7 inches lower than the Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120.
Audi A5 Sportback 45 TDI
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
54.6
72.6
79.9
59.3
73.7
83.8
72.6 in
Width
73.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
54.6 in
Height
59.3 in
111.2
186.3
107.4
178.3
186.3 in
Length
178.3 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Sportback 45 TDI
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
600 lb
15.33 %
General
Audi A5 Sportback 45 TDI
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
F5
Generation
K/KF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Sportback 45 TDI
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DCPE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 45 TDI
228 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
Performance
Audi A5 Sportback 45 TDI
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Sportback 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
▶ REPLAY
17.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.08 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 45 TDI
17.16 lb/hp
28.08 lb/hp
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Sportback 45 TDI
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 45 TDI
45 mpg
60 mpg
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
693 mi
Range
956 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 45 TDI
693 mi
956 mi
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 45 TDI
107 kWh
80.3 kWh
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Sportback 45 TDI
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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















