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

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

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

Audi A5 Sportback has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38700 £, while the VW Tayron costs 39000 £. That’s a price difference of around 236 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tayron manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Audi A5 Sportback with 2 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Tayron performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 126 km, about 16 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

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 has a evident edge – offering 367 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the VW Tayron takes 6.10 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Sportback performs slight better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Tayron tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback pulls evident stronger with 550 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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: VW Tayron offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the VW Tayron is hardly perceptible lighter – 1682 kg compared to 1770 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tayron offers convincingly more room – 885 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 440 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tayron performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2090 L, which is about 791 L more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, VW Tayron barely noticeable takes the win – 566 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW Tayron proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW Tayron is the better all-rounder in this comparison.