Audi A5 Sportback (2009 – 2011) vs Volkswagen Passat (2009 – 2011): specs compared
The Volkswagen Passat is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 272 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 5.9 s. The Audi A5 Sportback uses less fuel, from 3.7 L/100 km against 4.7 L/100 km. The Volkswagen Passat is the lighter car, from 1,416 kg against 1,500 kg. At 4,798 mm, the Volkswagen Passat is 89 mm longer than the Audi A5 Sportback.
| Specification |
Audi
A5 Sportback
2009 – 2011
|
Volkswagen
Passat
2009 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2011 | 2009 – 2011 |
| Body style | Sportback · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 28 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 137 – 272 hp | 141 – 300 hp |
| Torque | 320 – 500 Nm | 249 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 9.5 s | 5.5 – 9.8 s |
| Top speed | 204 – 250 km/h | 209 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.7 – 9.3 L/100 km | 4.7 – 9.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,709 mm | 4,798 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,417 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,710 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,500 – 1,735 kg | 1,416 – 1,704 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.