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

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or VW Touran?

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

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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 Touran has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35400 £, while the Audi A5 Avant costs 40200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4762 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

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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 has a clearly 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Avant performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Touran tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A5 Avant pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 550 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 190 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 Touran offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, VW Touran is somewhat lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1785 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers significantly more room – 834 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 358 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1980 L, which is about 556 L more than the Audi A5 Avant.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran slightly takes the win – 601 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 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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A5 Avant @ Audi AG

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 Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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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