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Audi A5 Sportback vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 6,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Vauxhall Rocks Electric?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially 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 Rocks Electric is considerably cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,352 £.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Sportback offers clearly more range – reaching up to 110 km, about 35 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.

Rocks Electric

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 Audi A5 Sportback offers significantly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 631 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers significantly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 785 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.

Seats: Audi A5 Sportback offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is substantially lighter – 558 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 1,212 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers clearly more boot space – 445 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 382 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries clearly more – 530 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 388 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric is clearly superior 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 £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
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
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Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
558 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
63 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
142 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
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
40 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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