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Audi A5 Sportback vs Porsche Macan comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 89,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Porsche Macan?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Porsche Macan: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Porsche Macan

  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A5 Sportback is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Porsche Macan costs 89,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,114 £.

As for electric range, the Porsche Macan offers significantly more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 475 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Macan

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 a bit more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Porsche Macan takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan delivers moderately more torque with 955 Nm compared to 825 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is visibly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,470 kg. The difference is around 700 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Macan offers markedly more boot space – 476 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries a bit more – 530 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Macan comes out modestly 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.

£89,314
Macan

Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 571 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 585 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
89,300 £
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
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
585 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
476 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,952 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
470 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
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
955 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
420 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
Porsche
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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