Audi A5 Sportback: F5 vs F5 Facelift
Verdict
This is a facelift-versus-outgoing call with very little mechanical daylight. The Audi A5 Sportback F5 costs RM339,900 against RM440,990 for the Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift, and both use a 1,984 cc engine, wet dual-clutch auto and all-wheel drive with 370 Nm. The facelift is quicker to 100 km/h, at 5.6 seconds versus 6.0, but it also drinks more on paper and carries a shorter two-year warranty. For Malaysia, the older F5 looks the saner buy unless that sharper sprint matters.
Pick the Audi A5 Sportback F5 if you want the same body style, drivetrain layout, boot space and road tax with better quoted economy and a longer warranty.
Pick the Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift if the 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time and newer facelift body matter more than the higher cost and shorter warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A5 Sportback F5 RM339,900; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift RM440,990
- Power: Audi A5 Sportback F5 248 hp; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift 249 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Audi A5 Sportback F5 6.0 s; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift 5.6 s
- Fuel economy: Audi A5 Sportback F5 6.5 L/100 km; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift 7.1 L/100 km
- CO2: Audi A5 Sportback F5 149 g/km; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift 163 g/km
- Warranty: Audi A5 Sportback F5 5 years; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift 2 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 339,900✓ | 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 | 248 hp | 249 hp✓ |
| Torque | 370 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 | 6.0 s | 5.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.5 L/100km✓ | 7.1 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 149 g/km✓ | 163 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,733 mm | 4,757 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,386 mm | 1,386 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,831 mm | 2,831 mm |
| Boot space | 480 L | 480 L |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | 58 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 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.
F5
- Lower asking price
- Better quoted fuel economy at 6.5 L/100 km
- Longer five-year warranty
- Slower 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Slightly lower output at 248 hp
- Shorter body at 4,733 mm
F5 Facelift
- Quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Slightly higher 249 hp output
- Longer 4,757 mm body with the same 480-litre boot
- Costs RM101,090 more
- Higher quoted fuel use at 7.1 L/100 km
- Shorter two-year warranty
F5 vs F5 Facelift FAQ
Is the Audi A5 Sportback F5 or Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift better?
The Audi A5 Sportback F5 is the better buy on paper. It is cheaper, has better quoted economy and gets a five-year warranty, while matching the facelift for torque, all-wheel drive, boot space and road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift costs RM101,090 more than the Audi A5 Sportback F5.
Does the Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift perform better?
Yes. It makes 249 hp versus 248 hp and does 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds instead of 6.0 seconds. Torque is identical at 370 Nm and both have a 250 km/h top speed.