The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165 (12 - 14) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 31,700

€ 35,700

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen DS 5 HDi 165 is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59.3
73.7
83.8
54.8
73
79.5
73.7 in
Width
73 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59.3 in
Height
54.8 in
107.4
178.3
110.6
185.5
178.3 in
Length
185.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3724 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
5.85 %

General
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
K/KF
Generation
8T
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAGA, CMEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
161 hp
141 hp
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.86 lb/hp
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
23.13 lb/hp
24.86 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
49 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
777 mi
Range
870 mi
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
777 mi
870 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
98.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
972 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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