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Audi A5 Sportback vs Porsche Macan – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Porsche Macan?

Audi A5 Sportback

Porsche Macan

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A5 Sportback has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38700 £, while the Porsche Macan costs 69200 £. That’s a price difference of around 30429 £.

As for range, the Porsche Macan performs decisively better – achieving up to 644 km, about 534 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 Porsche Macan has a decisively edge – offering 639 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Audi A5 Sportback takes 4.50 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Macan performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Audi A5 Sportback tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Macan pulls convincingly stronger with 1130 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 580 Nm difference.

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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: Porsche Macan offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is distinct lighter – 1770 kg compared to 2295 kg. The difference is around 525 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Macan offers a bit more room – 540 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Macan performs slight better – up to 1348 L, which is about 49 L more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Macan barely noticeable takes the win – 545 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Porsche Macan shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Audi A5 Sportback
Porsche Macan

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Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 639 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 585 - 644 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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Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38700 - 68600 £
Price
69200 - 99000 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh
Electric Range
107 - 110 km
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1770 - 2170 kg
Curb weight
2295 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4784 - 4805 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1938 - 1952 mm
Height
1429 - 1444 mm
Height
1613 - 1623 mm
Max trunk capacity
1175 - 1299 L
Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
470 - 545 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
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Porsche

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Is the Audi A5 Sportback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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