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Audi A5 Sportback vs DS Automobiles DS 4 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 34,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or DS Automobiles DS 4?

Audi A5 Sportback vs DS Automobiles DS 4: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 4

  • somewhat cheaper
  • a bit 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.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,223 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

DS 4

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 significantly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 509 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers significantly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 525 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, DS Automobiles DS 4 is a bit lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 212 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers only slightly more boot space – 445 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries a bit more – 530 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback holds a decisive 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 £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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
4,400 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
442 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
203 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Audi
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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