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Audi A5 Avant vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or VW Golf?

Audi A5 Avant vs VW Golf: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Golf

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • very slightly 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:

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.

VW Golf is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Audi A5 Avant costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,333 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi A5 Avant with 2.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers markedly more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 35 km more than the Audi A5 Avant.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 314 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 VW Golf takes 5.3 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers significantly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 405 Nm more.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is markedly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,785 kg. The difference is around 478 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers very slightly more boot space – 381 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries marginally more – 535 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf has the upper hand 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.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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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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Hje
10 May 2026, 10:01:51

I do a lot of highway and generally long distance driving where A5 is superior to BMW 3.

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The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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