Audi A5 Sportback: 8TA vs F5 Facelift
Verdict
At RM337,682 versus RM440,990, the Audi A5 Sportback 8TA is RM103,308 cheaper and still gets quattro all-wheel drive, the same 1,984 cc capacity and the same RM372 annual road tax. The Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift is the quicker car: 249 hp, 370 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, against 225 hp, 350 Nm and 6.5 seconds. But the older 8TA uses less fuel, has a bigger tank, more airbags and a longer warranty on paper.
Pick the Audi A5 Sportback 8TA if you want the lower price, 6.7 L/100 km economy, eight airbags and a five-year warranty more than the newer car’s extra pace.
Pick the Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift if you want the stronger 249 hp output, 5.6-second sprint and larger 480-litre boot, and can accept the RM103,308 gap.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A5 Sportback 8TA RM337,682; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift RM440,990
- Output: Audi A5 Sportback 8TA 225 hp/350 Nm; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift 249 hp/370 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Audi A5 Sportback 8TA 6.5 s/245 km/h; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift 5.6 s/250 km/h
- Fuel economy and CO2: Audi A5 Sportback 8TA 6.7 L/100 km/155 g/km; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift 7.1 L/100 km/163 g/km
- Size and boot: Audi A5 Sportback 8TA 4,712 mm long/455 L; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift 4,757 mm long/480 L
- Airbags and warranty: Audi A5 Sportback 8TA 8 airbags/5 years; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift 6 airbags/2 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 337,682✓ | RM 440,990 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,984 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Power | 225 hp | 249 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 370 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s | 5.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 L/100km✓ | 7.1 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 455 L | 480 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | 58 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 372 | RM 372 |
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.
8TA
- RM103,308 cheaper to buy
- Lower 6.7 L/100 km fuel use
- Eight airbags and five-year warranty
- Slower 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 455-litre boot
- Lower 225 hp and 350 Nm outputs
F5 Facelift
- Quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h sprint
- Higher 249 hp and 370 Nm outputs
- Larger 480-litre boot and longer 2,831 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM103,308 more
- Higher 7.1 L/100 km fuel use and 163 g/km CO2
- Six airbags and two-year warranty
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 for performance and boot space. The Audi A5 Sportback 8TA is better for cost, fuel economy, airbags and warranty. For most value-led Malaysian buyers, the 8TA has the stronger paper case.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift costs RM103,308 more than the Audi A5 Sportback 8TA, with prices at RM440,990 and RM337,682 respectively.
Which one is faster?
The Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift is faster. It makes 249 hp and 370 Nm, does 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and reaches 250 km/h, versus 225 hp, 350 Nm, 6.5 seconds and 245 km/h for the 8TA.