Tesla Model S 2021 vs Audi A5 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Tesla Model S is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Audi A5 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Tesla Model S is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A5 can be equipped with front wheel drive and 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: | - (electric) | 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| 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: | 670 - 1020 HP | 150 - 265 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 270 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 2.1 - 3.2 seconds | 5.6 - 9.1 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): | no data | 4.5 - 7.2 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Tesla Model S is larger. Tesla Model S is 26 cm longer than the Audi A5, 14 cm wider, while the height of Tesla Model S is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 709 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1739 litres | 1280 litres | |
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Tesla Model S has more luggage capacity. Tesla Model S has 244 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Tesla Model S (by 459 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Tesla Model S is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A5, which means Tesla Model S can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | ~ 2`125 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 24 000 | |
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