The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS5 Sportback tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI multitronic (14 - 16)
€ 82,700

€ 35,400

€ 82,700
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The RS5 Sportback is 2.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
RS5 Sportback
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
54.6
73.5
79.9
54.8
73
79.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.6 in
Height
54.8 in
111.3
188.3
110.6
185.5
188.3 in
Length
185.5 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
RS5 Sportback
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.87 %

General
RS5 Sportback
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
F5
Generation
8T
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
RS5 Sportback
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DECA
Engine Code
CJED
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
142 hp
at 3700 rpm
RS5 Sportback
444 hp
142 hp
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
RS5 Sportback
443 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
RS5 Sportback
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

RS5 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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8.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.84 lb/hp
RS5 Sportback
8.91 lb/hp
24.84 lb/hp
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS5 Sportback
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
RS5 Sportback
26 mpg
40 mpg
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
396 mi
Range
664 mi
RS5 Sportback
396 mi
664 mi
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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
RS5 Sportback
172.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS5 Sportback
A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
1157 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