Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Audi A5 Sportback F5 is the rational used-car choice: it costs RM101,090 less, returns a rated 6.5 L/100 km and carries a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift is quicker to 100 km/h by 0.4 seconds and brings the useful safety and cabin upgrades, including blind-spot monitoring, steering correction and a 10.1-inch screen. But its 7.1 L/100 km rating, 163 g/km CO2 figure and two-year warranty make the extra outlay hard to ignore.
Pick the Audi A5 Sportback F5 if you want the lower purchase price, better rated fuel economy and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Pick the Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift if you will pay more for 5.6-second acceleration, blind-spot monitoring, steering correction and newer infotainment.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A5 Sportback F5 RM339,900; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift RM440,990.
- Performance: Audi A5 Sportback F5 makes 248 hp and reaches 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift makes 249 hp and does it in 5.6 seconds.
- Fuel use and CO2: Audi A5 Sportback F5 is rated at 6.5 L/100 km and 149 g/km; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift is rated at 7.1 L/100 km and 163 g/km.
- Size and weight: Audi A5 Sportback F5 is 4,733 mm long and weighs 1,535 kg; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift is 4,757 mm long and weighs 1,605 kg.
- Warranty: Audi A5 Sportback F5 gets five years with unlimited mileage; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift gets two years with unlimited mileage.
- Central display: Audi A5 Sportback F5 has an 8.3-inch MMI Navigation plus unit; Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift has a 10.
F5
- RM101,090 cheaper to buy.
- Better rated 6.5 L/100 km fuel economy.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Slower 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- No blind-spot information system or steering-correction lane keeping.
- Smaller 8.3-inch infotainment display.
F5 Facelift
- Quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Blind-spot monitoring and steering-correction lane keeping.
- 10.1-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- RM101,090 more expensive.
- Higher rated consumption at 7.1 L/100 km and CO2 at 163 g/km.
- Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty versus five years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM339,900✓ | 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 | 248 hp at 5,000 rpm | 249 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm at 1,600 rpm | 370 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 82.5 mm × 92.8 mm | 82.5 mm × 92.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6 | 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 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6.5 L/100 km✓ | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,535 kg | 1,605 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 58 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | 480 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/35R19 | 255/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 255/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001 | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke V Design Alloy | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke V Design Alloy | 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 | Passive Sports Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — Equivalent to A4 |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Curtain) | 6 (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 | No | Steering Correction |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Headlights | 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 |
| Audio | 8.3" MMI Navigation plus with MMI Touch, Bluetooth, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface and 10 Speakers | 10.1" Touchscreen MMI navigation plus with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 10-speaker, 180W Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four 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 | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Audi virtual cockpit | — |
| 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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F5 vs F5 Facelift FAQ
Is the Audi A5 Sportback F5 or Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift better?
The facelift is better equipped for safety and infotainment, and is 0.4 seconds quicker to 100 km/h. The F5 is the stronger financial choice, with lower rated fuel use and a five-year rather than two-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift costs RM101,090 more than the Audi A5 Sportback F5: RM440,990 against RM339,900.
Which A5 Sportback has the better warranty?
The Audi A5 Sportback F5 has the better cover: five years with unlimited mileage. The Audi A5 Sportback F5 Facelift also has unlimited mileage, but its warranty lasts two years.
