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Audi A5 Avant vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or VW Amarok?

Audi A5 Avant vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

  • barely cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

VW Amarok

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

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A5 Avant is barely cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,623 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Avant uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.

Amarok

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant offers considerably more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 399 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A5 Avant is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Amarok tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers markedly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm more.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Avant is clearly lighter – 1,785 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 477 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries substantially more – 983 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 448 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Avant is clearly superior overall 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
VW Amarok

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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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VW Amarok

The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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Audi A5 Avant
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,829 mm
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,306 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
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