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Audi A5 Sportback vs BYD Tang comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or BYD Tang?

Audi A5 Sportback vs BYD Tang: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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BYD Tang

  • clearly more electric range
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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 Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,085 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers clearly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 410 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Tang

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 Sportback offers moderately 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 markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers moderately more torque with 825 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 145 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.

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is substantially lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 860 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers significantly more boot space – 445 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries only slightly more – 575 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback 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.

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A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 120 km
Audi A5 Sportback
BYD Tang

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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 Tang

The BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.

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Audi A5 Sportback
BYD Tang

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
64,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 120 km
Electric Range
530 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
39 - 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
575 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
680 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
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BYD
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