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Audi A5 Sportback vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Vauxhall Astra?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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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.

Vauxhall Astra is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers substantially more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 344 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 443 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers substantially more torque with 825 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 465 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, Vauxhall Astra is noticeably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 332 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers very slightly more boot space – 445 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries only slightly more – 530 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback 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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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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Vauxhall Astra

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Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

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