Audi A5 2019 vs Tesla Model S 2021
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Audi A5 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Tesla Model S is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A5 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Tesla Model S can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A5 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | - (electric) | |
| Tesla Model S is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 265 HP | 670 - 1020 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 - 400 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 - 9.1 seconds | 2.1 - 3.2 seconds | |
| In general, Tesla Model S are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A5. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 - 7.2 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 26 cm shorter than the Tesla Model S, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 709 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1280 litres | 1739 litres | |
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Tesla Model S has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 244 litres less trunk space than the Tesla Model S. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Tesla Model S (by 459 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Tesla Model S, which means Audi A5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`125 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | no data | |
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