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Audi A5 Sportback vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or VW Arteon?

Audi A5 Sportback vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • very slightly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Arteon

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  • somewhat lighter
  • significantly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A5 Sportback is very slightly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,081 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

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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 Audi A5 Sportback offers significantly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 319 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers significantly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 405 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, VW Arteon is somewhat lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 163 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers significantly more boot space – 590 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 259 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries marginally more – 569 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback is clearly superior 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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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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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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VW Arteon

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
-
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
-
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

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