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Audi A5 Avant vs VW ID.7 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or VW ID.7?

Audi A5 Avant vs VW ID.7: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

  • slightly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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VW ID.7

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  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly 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.

Audi A5 Avant is slightly cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the VW ID.7 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,761 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 708 km, about 600 km more than the Audi A5 Avant.

ID.7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant offers significantly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 299 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 ID.7 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A5 Avant is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW ID.7 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers slightly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 146 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, Audi A5 Avant is visibly lighter – 1,785 kg compared to 2,180 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 offers clearly more boot space – 532 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 171 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,586 L, about 280 L more than the Audi A5 Avant.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries slightly more – 535 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 is far ahead 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 £46,400
ID.7

VW ID.7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 594 - 708 km
Audi A5 Avant
VW ID.7

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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VW ID.7

VW ID.7 arrives as Volkswagen's electric grand tourer, pairing a low-slung, aerodynamic silhouette with a calm, understated interior that prioritizes comfort and space. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a relaxed, high-tech cruiser that covers motorway miles with poise rather than bravado.

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Audi A5 Avant
VW ID.7

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
46,400 - 54,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
2,180 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4,829 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,535 - 1,536 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,306 L
Max trunk capacity
1,586 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
460 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
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