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Audi A5 Sportback vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Suzuki Vitara?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (10 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Suzuki Vitara is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Suzuki Vitara offers clearly more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 316 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Vitara

Engine and Performance:

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 455 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Suzuki Vitara takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers significantly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 518 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, Suzuki Vitara is considerably lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 515 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers slightly more boot space – 445 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries slightly more – 530 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 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.

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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
Audi A5 Sportback
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Suzuki Vitara

The Suzuki Vitara is a practical compact SUV that balances a comfortable, composed ride with easy-to-live-with interior space, making it well suited for daily driving and weekend getaways. It's widely praised for reliable engineering and sensible running costs, offering straightforward value to buyers who want a no-nonsense, economical crossover.

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Audi A5 Sportback
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
395 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Suzuki
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