Acura TLX vs Audi A5 Sportback (2025)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,000

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

TLX FWD w/Technology Package vs A5 Sportback 40 TFSI Premium AWD
Measure	TLX	A5 Sportback	Winner
MSRP + destination	$46,595	$47,595	TLX
Horsepower	272 hp	201 hp	TLX
Torque	280 lb-ft	236 lb-ft	TLX
MPG combined	25 mpg	29 mpg	A5 Sportback
Cargo, max	13.5 cu ft	21.8 cu ft	A5 Sportback
Cargo, seats up	13.5 cu ft	21.8 cu ft	A5 Sportback
Rear legroom	34.9 in	35.1 in	About the same
Front legroom	42.5 in	41.3 in	TLX
Length	194.6 in	187.3 in	Not scored
Width	75.2 in	72.6 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,756 lb to 4,215 lb	3,725 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.3 in	N/A	N/A
0-60 mph	N/A	7.2 s estimate	N/A
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
TLX FWD w/Technology Package $45,400	A5 Sportback 40 TFSI Premium AWD $46,300	$900
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI Premium AWD $46,300	TLX FWD w/Technology Package $45,400	$900

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: A5 Sportback wins.

TLX wins if Space weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.