Verdict
The Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift asks RM103,308 more at RM440,990, but brings 249 hp and 370 Nm against the Audi A5 Sportback 8TA’s 225 hp and 350 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h run from 6.5 to 5.6 seconds. It is also the more useful daily car on paper, with five doors, a 480-litre boot, reverse camera and blind-spot monitoring. The 8TA costs RM337,682, uses less fuel at 6.7 L/100 km and carries a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty versus two years. For a used-minded Malaysian buyer, that warranty and saving matter.
Pick the Audi A5 Sportback 8TA if you want the RM103,308 saving, 6.7 L/100 km economy and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Pick the Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift if you want the quicker 5.6-second sprint, five-door access and modern driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A5 Sportback 8TA RM337,682; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift RM440,990.
- Performance: 8TA makes 225 hp and 350 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds; F5 Facelift makes 249 hp and 370 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds.
- Economy: 8TA is rated at 6.7 L/100 km and 155 g/km CO2; F5 Facelift is rated at 7.1 L/100 km and 163 g/km.
- Practicality: 8TA has two doors and a 455-litre boot; F5 Facelift has five doors and a 480-litre boot.
- Warranty and fuel tank: 8TA gets five years/unlimited mileage and a 65-litre tank; F5 Facelift gets two years/unlimited mileage and a 58-litre tank.
- Wheels and tyres: 8TA uses 18-inch wheels with 245/40R18 tyres; F5 Facelift uses 19-inch wheels with 255/35R19 tyres.
8TA
- RM103,308 cheaper to buy
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Lower 6.7 L/100 km fuel rating and larger 65-litre tank
- Slower 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.6 seconds
- Two doors and a smaller 455-litre boot
- No reverse camera, navigation, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist
F5 Facelift
- 249 hp, 370 Nm and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five doors, 480-litre boot and 40:20:40 rear seat split
- Matrix LED headlamps, reverse camera and blind-spot monitoring
- RM103,308 more expensive
- Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty versus five years
- Higher 7.1 L/100 km consumption rating and smaller 58-litre tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM337,682✓ | RM440,990 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM372 | RM372 |
| 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 | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 225 hp | 249 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 370 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 9.6 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 6 hp✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7 speed S-tronic | 7-speed S tronic |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | BorgWarner |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6.7 L/100 km✓ | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 245 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 155 g/km✓ | 163 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,712 mm | 4,757 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,391 mm | 1,386 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,810 mm | 2,831 mm |
| Weight | 1,615 kg | 1,605 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 58 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 455 litres | 480 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R18 | 255/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R18 | 255/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" 5 Twin Spoke Design Alloys | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 5 Twin Spoke Design Alloys | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Audi Drive Select with damping control system - Auto/Comfort/Dynamic/Efficiency mode | Passive Sports Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — Equivalent to A4 |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Bi-Xenon Projector | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | 12-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | Front 1x USB-A, 1x USB-C, 1x 12V, Rear 1x 12V |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade | — |
| Audio | Audi Symphony radio with 6 CD changer, MP3 player with Bluetooth and Bang & Olufsen 14-speaker, 505 watt Sound System | 10.1" Touchscreen MMI navigation plus with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 10-speaker, 180W Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two 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 | Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
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.
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8TA vs F5 Facelift FAQ
Is the Audi A5 Sportback 8TA or Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift better?
The Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift is better equipped and quicker, with 249 hp, a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time, five doors and a reverse camera. The 8TA is the smarter cost-led choice thanks to its much lower price, better rated economy and five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift costs RM440,990, which is RM103,308 more than the Audi A5 Sportback 8TA at RM337,682.
Which A5 Sportback has the better warranty and running range?
The Audi A5 Sportback 8TA has the stronger cover at five years with unlimited mileage, against two years for the F5 Facelift. Its 65-litre fuel tank is also 7 litres larger, while its rated consumption is lower at 6.7 L/100 km versus 7.1 L/100 km.