Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Renault Rafale has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37500 £, while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 38700 £. That’s a price difference of around 1200 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Rafale manages with 0.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Audi A5 Sportback with 2 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Audi A5 Sportback performs somewhat better – achieving up to 110 km, about 13 km more than the Renault Rafale.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback has a slightly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Renault Rafale takes 6.40 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Sportback performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Rafale tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
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: Renault Rafale offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Renault Rafale is minimal lighter – 1734 kg compared to 1770 kg. The difference is around 36 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Renault Rafale offers noticeable more room – 627 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 182 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Renault Rafale performs distinct better – up to 1910 L, which is about 611 L more than the Audi A5 Sportback.
When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Sportback a bit takes the win – 530 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.
The Renault Rafale proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Rafale is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Renault Rafale dresses bold coupé-inspired lines around a practical crossover body, turning heads without trying too hard. Inside it serves up a comfortable, well-equipped cabin and engaging driving manners, making it a clever choice for buyers who want a bit of panache with their daily commute.
details|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
38700 - 68600 £
|
Price
37500 - 49500 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L
|
Consumption L/100km
0.6 - 5 L
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
107 - 110 km
|
Electric Range
97 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
45 - 172 g/km
|
co2
14 - 109 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Hatchback
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
4
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1770 - 2170 kg
|
Curb weight
1734 - 2025 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
|
Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
|
|
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
|
Length
4710 mm
|
|
Width
1860 mm
|
Width
1886 mm
|
|
Height
1429 - 1444 mm
|
Height
1613 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1175 - 1299 L
|
Max trunk capacity
1826 - 1910 L
|
|
Payload
475 - 530 kg
|
Payload
415 - 444 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
|
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
|
Power HP
200 - 300 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.9 s
|
|
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
|
Max Speed
180 km/h
|
|
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
|
Torque
-
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
|
Number of Cylinders
3
|
|
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
|
Power kW
147 - 221 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2025
|
Model Year
2024 - 2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, C
|
|
Brand
Audi
|
Brand
Renault
|
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.