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Audi A5 Avant vs VW Taigo - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (40200 £ vs 19900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or VW Taigo?

Audi A5 Avant

VW Taigo

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

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Taigo has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19900 £ , while the Audi A5 Avant costs 40200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.30 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

Taigo

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 has a significantly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the VW Taigo takes 8.20 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A5 Avant pulls significantly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Taigo offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, VW Taigo is clearly lighter – 1229 kg compared to 1785 kg. The difference is around 556 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers minimal more room – 476 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Avant slightly takes the win – 535 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A5 Avant proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A5 Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £40,200
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 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 104 - 108 km
Audi A5 Avant
VW Taigo

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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 Taigo

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The VW Taigo brings coupe-like flair to the compact crossover scene with sharp styling and an interior that punches above its price, feeling smarter than you’d expect. It’s an easygoing daily companion that balances comfort and practicality with a playful wink, perfect for city drivers who want something livelier than a regular hatchback.

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Audi A5 Avant
VW Taigo

Costs and Consumption

Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
19900 - 31800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1229 - 1302 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
-
Width
1860 mm
Width
1757 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
448 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.