Audi A5 Sportback vs Honda Civic Type R (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$550
- A5 Sportback: 5 mpg better, 1 more seat.
- Civic Type R: 114 hp more, 2.3 in more rear legroom.
- Civic Type R wins 5 of 9 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | A5 Sportback | Civic Type R | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $47,595 | $47,045 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 315 hp | Civic Type R |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | Civic Type R |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | A5 Sportback |
| Cargo, max | 21.8 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 21.8 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 35.1 in | 37.4 in | Civic Type R |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 42.3 in | Civic Type R |
| Length | 187.3 in | 180.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.6 in | 70.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,725 lb | 3,188 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | A5 Sportback |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 4.8 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 7.2 s estimate | 4.9 s estimate | Civic Type R |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | A5 Sportback |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| A5 Sportback 40 TFSI Premium AWD $46,300 | Civic Type R FWD $45,895 | $405 |
| Civic Type R FWD $45,895 | A5 Sportback 40 TFSI Premium AWD $46,300 | $405 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A5 Sportback | Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $47,595 | $47,045 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $55,540 | $56,645 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Civic Type R wins.
A5 Sportback wins if Power weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | A5 Sportback | 17% |
| Power | Civic Type R | 36% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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