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Audi A5 Avant vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 30,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Kia Sportage?

Audi A5 Avant vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sportage

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Sportage is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the Audi A5 Avant costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,452 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Avant uses 2.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Avant offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 108 km, about 42 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Sportage

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant offers significantly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 351 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers substantially more torque with 825 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 445 Nm more.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is a bit lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,785 kg. The difference is around 233 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers visibly more boot space – 587 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 226 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries very slightly more – 580 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Avant holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,600
A5 Avant

Audi A5 Avant

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 108 km
Audi A5 Avant
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Audi A5 Avant
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
67 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
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