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Audi A5 Sportback vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Lotus Eletre?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • visibly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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:

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,505 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 460 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers visibly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 639 HP. That’s roughly 279 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Audi A5 Sportback takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers somewhat more torque with 985 Nm compared to 825 Nm. That’s about 160 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 795 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers visibly more boot space – 688 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 243 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is far ahead 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 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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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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