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Audi A5 Sportback vs Kia Sportage - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 239 HP), boot space and price (38700 £ vs 30200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Kia Sportage?

Audi A5 Sportback

Kia Sportage

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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.

Kia Sportage has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 38700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Sportback manages with 2 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.

Sportage

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback has a noticeable edge – offering 367 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Sportback performs a bit better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A5 Sportback pulls convincingly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm difference.

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: Kia Sportage offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Kia Sportage is to a small extent lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1770 kg. The difference is around 218 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers distinct more room – 587 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1776 L, which is about 477 L more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage slight takes the win – 580 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A5 Sportback proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A5 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £38,700
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 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 7.6 L
  • Electric Range : 107 - 110 km
Audi A5 Sportback
Kia Sportage

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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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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Audi A5 Sportback
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

Price
38700 - 68600 £
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
107 - 110 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
132 - 180 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1770 - 2170 kg
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4540 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1429 - 1444 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1175 - 1299 L
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
543 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
Is the Audi A5 Sportback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.