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Audi A5 Sportback vs BYD Han comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 59,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or BYD Han?

Audi A5 Sportback vs BYD Han: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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BYD Han

  • considerably more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A5 Sportback is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,960 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Han offers considerably more range – reaching up to 521 km, about 411 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Han

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 Sportback offers a bit more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the BYD Han takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers moderately more torque with 825 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 555 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Han offers slightly more boot space – 410 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries clearly more – 530 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han holds a narrow overall lead 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 £59,200
Han

BYD Han

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 521 km
Audi A5 Sportback
BYD Han

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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 Han

The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.

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Audi A5 Sportback
BYD Han

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
521 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
-
Length
4,995 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
1,495 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
335 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
-
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
380 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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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