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Audi A5 Sportback vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or VW Transporter Bus?

Audi A5 Sportback vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • barely cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially 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 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.

Audi A5 Sportback is barely cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,278 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A5 Sportback with 2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 214 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Transporter Bus

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 286 HP. That’s roughly 353 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 Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers clearly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 410 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

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 Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is a bit lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 228 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers substantially more boot space – 763 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 318 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries considerably more – 1,143 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 613 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus holds a decisive overall lead 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 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 Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

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