Audi A5 Sportback vs VW Golf – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Golf has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 38700 £. That’s a price difference of around 13547 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf manages with 0.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Audi A5 Sportback with 2 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Golf performs noticeably better – achieving up to 143 km, about 33 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

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 has a hardly any edge – offering 367 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is hardly any quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the VW Golf takes 4.60 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs barely noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Audi A5 Sportback tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback pulls noticeably stronger with 550 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

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: VW Golf offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the VW Golf is distinctly lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1770 kg. The difference is around 463 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers a bit more room – 445 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A5 Sportback performs slight better – up to 1299 L, which is about 62 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Sportback barely noticeable takes the win – 530 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

All in all, the VW Golf shows itself to be wins this duel convincingly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.