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Audi A5 Sportback vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Subaru BRZ?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Subaru BRZ

  • moderately cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Subaru BRZ is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,209 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 L/100km.

BRZ

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 235 HP. That’s roughly 404 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers clearly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 575 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi A5 Sportback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is visibly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers markedly more boot space – 331 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries noticeably more – 530 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback is far ahead 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 £40,200
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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Subaru BRZ

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
-
Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
395 - 404 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Subaru
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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