Audi A5 TFSI
0/5 (0)
$79,900
Manufacturer's List Price (MLP)
Excludes on-road costs
Volkswagen Golf R
0/5 (0)
$71,990
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

A5 TFSI
Overview
Golf R
2024 - Present
Year
2020 - Present
1984
Engine
1984
150
Power
—
Petrol
Fuel
Petrol
DCT
Transmission
DCT
5
Seating
5

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

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A5 TFSI
Specification
Golf R
1984
Engine Capacity
1984
Inline-four
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Turbocharged
Aspiration
Turbocharged
150
Power
—
340
Torque
—
246
Top Speed
250
FWD
Drive Type
AWD
6.9
Fuel Economy Combined
8.3
Euro 6e
Emission Standard
Euro 6
245 / 40 R19
Tyre Size
235 / 35 R19
19
Wheel Size
19
5
Number of Doors
5
5
Seating Capacity
5
Ventilated disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated discs
Five-link
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut with adaptive chassis control
Five-link
Rear Suspension
Independent four-link with adaptive chassis control
Electric power steering
Steering Type
Progressive electro-mechanical power steering
—
Number of Airbags
9

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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A5 TFSI
Dimension
Golf R
56
Fuel Tank Capacity
55
4829
Length
4296
1860
Width
1789
1444
Height
1466
2892
Wheelbase
2631
1828
Kerb Weight
—
445
Boot Space
341

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

A5 TFSI
Feature
Golf R
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert

Comfort

A5 TFSI
Feature
Golf R
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights

Interior Exterior

A5 TFSI
Feature
Golf R
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors

Technology

A5 TFSI
Feature
Golf R
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

Audi A5 TFSI

Pros

  • +Practical liftback body
  • +Refined ride quality
  • +Efficient 150 kW engine
  • +Strong standard safety suite
  • +Lower price than quattro models

Cons

  • −Front-wheel drive only
  • −Steering lacks feedback
  • −Touch-heavy cabin controls
  • −Options raise the price quickly
  • −No spare wheel

Volkswagen Golf R

Pros

  • +Very strong turbo performance
  • +4MOTION all-wheel-drive traction
  • +Fast dual-clutch transmission
  • +Adaptive performance chassis
  • +Practical five-door body

Cons

  • −High purchase price
  • −Firm ride on 19-inch wheels
  • −Higher fuel consumption
  • −Premium unleaded required
  • −No manual transmission

Which one should you buy?

Best for Performance: Audi A5 TFSI

Leads this comparison on best for performance with a score of 58.

Best for Value: Audi A5 TFSI

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Best for Practicality / Space: Audi A5 TFSI

Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.

Best Overall: Volkswagen Golf R

Across performance, value, efficiency, and practicality, this variant shows a balanced overall profile.

Our Recommendation

Choose Audi A5 TFSI if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: Audi A5 TFSI leads on performance, Audi A5 TFSI leads on value and Audi A5 TFSI leads on practicality.

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