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Audi A5 Sportback vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or VW Tiguan?

Audi A5 Sportback vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

VW Tiguan

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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • moderately lighter
  • significantly more trunk space

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:

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 Tiguan is slightly cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,622 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A5 Sportback with 2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Tiguan offers moderately more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 16 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Tiguan

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 substantially more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 367 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 VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A5 Sportback is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 215 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers significantly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 425 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 Tiguan is moderately lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 171 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers significantly more boot space – 652 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 321 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,486 L, about 311 L more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries marginally more – 533 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback stands well ahead of its rival 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 Tiguan

The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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4.1 (8 Reviews)
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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Audi A5 Sportback
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,829 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,444 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,175 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, 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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