Audi A5 Sportback vs Ford Mustang
Verdict
The Audi A5 Sportback is the easier Malaysian daily: RM440,990 versus RM461,271, five doors, five seats, a 480-litre boot, 7.1 L/100 km and RM372 road tax. It also gets all-wheel drive and a quoted 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time. The Ford Mustang answers with the bigger 2,261 cc turbo engine, 313 hp and 432 Nm, plus rear-wheel drive, but it asks more to buy and run at 9.8 L/100 km, 225 g/km CO2 and RM641 road tax.
Pick the Audi A5 Sportback if you want the more practical, more efficient and better-equipped daily car with five seats, AWD and a lower RM372 road tax bill.
Pick the Ford Mustang if you want the stronger 313 hp, 432 Nm rear-wheel-drive coupe and can live with two doors, four seats and higher running costs.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A5 Sportback RM440,990; Ford Mustang RM461,271
- Output: Audi A5 Sportback 249 hp and 370 Nm; Ford Mustang 313 hp and 432 Nm
- Fuel economy: Audi A5 Sportback 7.1 L/100 km; Ford Mustang 9.8 L/100 km
- Practicality: Audi A5 Sportback 5 doors, 5 seats and 480 litres; Ford Mustang 2 doors, 4 seats and 408 litres
- Driveline: Audi A5 Sportback all-wheel drive; Ford Mustang rear-wheel drive
- Road tax: Audi A5 Sportback RM372 per year; Ford Mustang RM641 per year
A5 Sportback
- Lower price by RM20,281
- Five-door body, five seats and larger 480-litre boot
- Better listed efficiency at 7.1 L/100 km and lower 163 g/km CO2
- Less engine output: 249 hp and 370 Nm versus 313 hp and 432 Nm
- Shorter manufacturer warranty term at 2 years, though mileage is unlimited
Mustang
- Stronger 2,261 cc turbo engine with 313 hp and 432 Nm
- Rear-wheel-drive coupe layout
- Longer warranty coverage by years: 3-year manufacturer plus 2-year extended, both capped at 100,000 km
- Costs RM20,281 more to buy
- Uses more fuel at 9.8 L/100 km and has higher RM641 annual road tax
- Less practical with 2 doors, 4 seats and a 408-litre boot
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 440,990✓ | RM 461,271 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve, DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 2,261 cc |
| Horsepower | 249 hp | 313 hp✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 432 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 82.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 6 hp | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S tronic | 6R80 |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | Ford |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 7.1 L/100 km✓ | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 233 km/h |
| Co2 | 163 g/km✓ | 225 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,757 mm | 4,784 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,916 mm |
| Height | 1,386 mm | 1,371 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,831 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 1,605 kg | 1,692 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 59 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 408 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/35R19 | 255/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 255/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001 | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Passive Sports Suspension | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — Equivalent to A4 | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Knee and Curtains |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available On Two Rear Passenger Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Bi-xenon projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | — |
| Power Sockets | Front 1x USB-A, 1x USB-C, 1x 12V, Rear 1x 12V | 2 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights with Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen MMI navigation plus with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 10-speaker, 180W Sound System | 8.0" SYNC 2 Radio CD/MP3 Player with 9 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down With Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 372✓ | RM 641 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
A5 Sportback vs Mustang FAQ
Is the Audi A5 Sportback or Ford Mustang better?
For most Malaysian buyers, the Audi A5 Sportback is better. It is cheaper, more efficient, has five seats, a larger boot, AWD and more listed driver assistance. The Ford Mustang is the pick for stronger engine output and rear-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A5 Sportback costs RM440,990, while the Ford Mustang costs RM461,271. The Ford is RM20,281 more expensive before factoring in its higher fuel use and RM641 annual road tax.
Which one is more practical?
The Audi A5 Sportback is clearly more practical: five doors, five seats and 480 litres of boot space. The Ford Mustang has two doors, four seats and a smaller 408-litre boot.