Audi A5 vs. Volkswagen Arteon
$50,200
$47,875
Highlights
| 2026 Audi A5 | 2024 Volkswagen Arteon | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$50,200
|
$47,875
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
22 City / 32 Hwy
|
22 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
268 hp
|
300 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Audi A5 | 2024 Volkswagen Arteon | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/121
|
2.0 L/121
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
268 @ 5000
|
300 @ 5350
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
295 @ 1750
|
295 @ 2000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
22 City / 32 Hwy
|
22 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Audi A5 | 2024 Volkswagen Arteon | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/45HR18
|
P245/35HR20
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/45HR18
|
P245/35HR20
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8 in
|
20 X 8 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 8 in
|
20 X 8 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2026 Audi A5 | 2024 Volkswagen Arteon | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Multi-Link
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2026 Audi A5 | 2024 Volkswagen Arteon | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
39 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2026 Audi A5 | 2024 Volkswagen Arteon | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
97 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
54 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
40 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
47 in
|
| Wheelbase |
114 in
|
112 in
|
| Length, Overall |
190 in
|
192 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
74 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
N/A
|
63 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
N/A
|
62 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
23 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
37 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Audi A5 | 2024 Volkswagen Arteon | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,090 lbs
|
3,929 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
200 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
200 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2026 Audi A5 | 2024 Volkswagen Arteon | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Audi A5 | 2024 Volkswagen Arteon | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Audi A5 | 2024 Volkswagen Arteon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Audi A5 | 2024 Volkswagen Arteon | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
13 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
12 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Audi A5 or the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon?
The 2026 Audi A5 is more fuel efficient than the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon with 26 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi A5 or the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon?
The 2024 Volkswagen Arteon is cheaper than the 2026 Audi A5 with a $47,875 starting MSRP versus a $50,200 starting MSRP.
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