The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Audi RS5 Sportback tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 44,800
€ 82,700
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the A5 Sportback g-tron is 2 inches shorter and 0.9 inches narrower.
A5 Sportback g-tron
RS5 Sportback
54.6
72.6
79.9
54.6
73.5
79.9
72.6 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
54.6 in
Height
54.6 in
111.2
186.3
111.3
188.3
186.3 in
Length
188.3 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
111.3 in
Vehicle Weight
A5 Sportback g-tron
RS5 Sportback
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.81 %
General
A5 Sportback g-tron
RS5 Sportback
F5
Generation
F5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A5 Sportback g-tron
RS5 Sportback
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CVLA
Engine Code
DECA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
168 hp
at 4450 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
A5 Sportback g-tron
168 hp
444 hp
RS5 Sportback
199 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A5 Sportback g-tron
199 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
RS5 Sportback
Performance
A5 Sportback g-tron
RS5 Sportback
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
A5 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
RS5 Sportback
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21.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.91 lb/hp
A5 Sportback g-tron
21.72 lb/hp
8.91 lb/hp
RS5 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A5 Sportback g-tron
RS5 Sportback
Fuel Economy
14.2 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
26 mpg
A5 Sportback g-tron
6 MPGe
26 mpg
RS5 Sportback
18.4 lb
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
295 mi
Range
396 mi
A5 Sportback g-tron
295 mi
396 mi
RS5 Sportback
Environmental Impact
29.3 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).
172.4 kWh
A5 Sportback g-tron
29.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
RS5 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A5 Sportback g-tron
RS5 Sportback
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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













