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Audi A5 Avant vs VW Tiguan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (40200 £ vs 33300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or VW Tiguan?

Audi A5 Avant

VW Tiguan

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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 Tiguan has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33300 £ , while the Audi A5 Avant costs 40200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Audi A5 Avant with 2.10 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the VW Tiguan performs somewhat better – achieving up to 126 km, about 18 km more than the Audi A5 Avant.

Tiguan

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 distinct edge – offering 367 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.90 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Avant performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 242 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A5 Avant pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 550 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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.

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

In curb weight, VW Tiguan is somewhat lighter – 1599 kg compared to 1785 kg. The difference is around 186 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers noticeable more room – 652 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 176 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs slightly better – up to 1650 L, which is about 226 L more than the Audi A5 Avant.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Avant slight takes the win – 535 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan holds a very small edge 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.

Audi A5 Avant
VW Tiguan

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Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km

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 Tiguan

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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Audi A5 Avant
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
33300 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 242 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 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
G, D, E, F, B
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.