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Audi A5 Sportback vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 37,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Nissan Ariya?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • visibly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter

Nissan Ariya

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  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space

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.

Nissan Ariya is marginally cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,923 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Ariya offers considerably more range – reaching up to 531 km, about 421 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Ariya

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 offers visibly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 435 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Nissan Ariya takes 5 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A5 Sportback is a bit faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Nissan Ariya tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers noticeably more torque with 825 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 225 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 slightly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,980 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers visibly more boot space – 468 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 137 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Ariya offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,350 L, about 175 L more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries clearly more – 530 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya is decisively ahead 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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Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.7 - 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 402 - 531 km
Audi A5 Sportback
Nissan Ariya

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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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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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Audi A5 Sportback
Nissan Ariya

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
37,300 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
402 - 531 km
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
63 - 87 kWh
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,980 - 2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
415 - 468 L
Length
4,829 mm
Length
4,595 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,444 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,175 L
Max trunk capacity
1,280 - 1,350 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
363 - 420 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
218 - 435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
300 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
160 - 320 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
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