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Audi A5 Avant vs VW Golf Variant – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Audi A5 Avant or VW Golf Variant fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Golf Variant has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the Audi A5 Avant costs 40200 £. That’s a price difference of around 14019 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.30 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

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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 has a minimal edge – offering 367 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 4.80 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A5 Avant pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 550 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Golf Variant offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, VW Golf Variant is clearly perceptible lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1785 kg. The difference is around 419 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers distinct more room – 611 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs somewhat better – up to 1642 L, which is about 218 L more than the Audi A5 Avant.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant hardly perceptible takes the win – 547 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A5 Avant shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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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 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 104 - 108 km
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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 Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4631 - 4651 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW

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What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

The Audi A5 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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