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Audi A5 Sportback vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Fiat 500?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Fiat 500: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 500 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,066 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 221 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 521 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 Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers substantially more torque with 825 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 605 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is clearly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 640 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers significantly more boot space – 331 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 146 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries visibly more – 530 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback is clearly superior 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.

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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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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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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Audi A5 Sportback
Fiat 500

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Fiat
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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