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Audi A5 Sportback vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Lucid Air?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Lucid Air

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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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.

Audi A5 Sportback is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,657 £.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers significantly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 772 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 Lucid Air offers considerably more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 639 HP. That’s roughly 612 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Audi A5 Sportback takes 3.7 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers considerably more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 825 Nm. That’s about 1,115 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 somewhat lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 300 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers significantly more boot space – 627 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 296 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries marginally more – 588 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 58 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air holds a decisive overall lead 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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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 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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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
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
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
-
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
430 - 588 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lucid
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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