Audi A5 2016 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Audi A5 2016 2.0 diesel description

Hatchback Audi A5 2016 Sportback 2.0 TDI is being produced from January, 2016. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 190 horsepower on 4200 rpm and torque 400 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and BorgWarner BV43D turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Audi A5 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.7 litres.

Audi A5 2016 Sportback 2.0 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Audi A5 2016 Sportback 2.0 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 235 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Audi A5 2016 Sportback 2.0 TDI fuel consumption is 4.4 litres per 100km (22.7 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Audi A5 2016 version, fuel consumption in city - 4.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 40 litres or 10.57 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 900 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 6.4 litres per 100 km, which is 45% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi A5 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other Audi A5 versions - with manual gearbox (Audi A5 2016 Sportback 2.0 TDI MT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Audi A5 2016 Sportback 2.0 TDI Quattro AT 4x4) available:
  • Audi A5 2016 Sportback 2.0 TDI MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 4.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 6.6 litres per 100 km
  • Audi A5 2016 Sportback 2.0 TDI Quattro AT 4x4 is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.5 seconds faster (in 7.4 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 4.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 6.4 litres per 100 km
Audi A5 2016

Audi A5 2016 Sportback 2.0 TDI technical data

Model: Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2016. January
Engine: 1968 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 190 HP ON 4200 RPM Torque: 400 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 235 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.4 (combined) 4.9 (urban) 4.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100km (36.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 40 litres (10.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.73m (length) 1.84m (width) 1.39m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters
Trunk capacity: 480 litres
Gross weight: 2115 kg

Audi A5 2016 Sportback 2.0 TDI engine DETA

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1968 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 95.5 mm
Compression ratio 15.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Audi A5 2016 Sportback 2.0 TDI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.7 litres (5 quarts)
Power 190 HP ON 4200 RPM
Torque 400 NM ON 1750 RPM
Start of production (year) 2015
Duration of production 9 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2018 onwards.

Engine also used on Audi A4 Audi A6 Audi Q5 Audi Q3

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Audi A5 hatchback [2016 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A5 2016 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 252 HP 5.1 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A5 2016 Sportback 2.0 TFSI Quattro 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6 seconds

2.0 Petrol 252 HP 5.4 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Audi A5 2016 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Only version with manual transmission

2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.6 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A5 2016 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.4 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A5 2016 Sportback 2.0 TDI Quattro 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.7 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Audi A5 2016 Sportback 3.0 TDI Quattro 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (218 HP)

3.0 Diesel 218 HP 4.8 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Audi A5 2016 reviews
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