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Audi A5 Sportback vs BYD ETP3 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or BYD ETP3?

Audi A5 Sportback vs BYD ETP3: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • significantly more power
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BYD ETP3

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BYD ETP3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,580 £.

As for electric range, the BYD ETP3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 233 km, about 123 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

ETP3

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 Sportback offers significantly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 503 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers considerably more torque with 825 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 645 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi A5 Sportback offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BYD ETP3 is very slightly lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries noticeably more – 780 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback 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 £40,200
A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 84 - 110 km
Audi A5 Sportback
BYD ETP3

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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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BYD ETP3

The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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Audi A5 Sportback
BYD ETP3

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
31,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
233 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,460 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
-
Height
1,875 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
780 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
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
100 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
180 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BYD
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