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Audi A5 Sportback vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only 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.

Audi A5 Sportback is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 355,800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Roadster with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Sportback offers significantly more range – reaching up to 110 km, about 95 km more than the Ferrari 296 Roadster.

296 Roadster

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 Ferrari 296 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 639 HP. That’s roughly 241 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Audi A5 Sportback takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers marginally more torque with 825 Nm compared to 755 Nm. That’s about 70 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, Ferrari 296 Roadster is only slightly lighter – 1,760 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries considerably more – 530 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback is decisively ahead 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
Ferrari 296 Roadster

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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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Ferrari 296 Roadster

The Ferrari 296 GTS marries dramatic mid‑engine styling with razor‑sharp handling and a soundtrack that insists you drive it like you stole it. With the roof down it becomes an intoxicating open‑top thoroughbred that somehow also manages to be surprisingly usable day to day — a gorgeous, grin‑inducing reminder of why people fall for Ferraris.

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Audi A5 Sportback
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ferrari
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