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Audi A5 Sportback vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Hyundai i30?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai i30

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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • somewhat 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai i30 is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

i30

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 150 HP. That’s roughly 489 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers clearly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 575 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, Hyundai i30 is markedly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers somewhat more boot space – 395 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries very slightly more – 530 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 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.

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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

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