Audi A5 vs Tesla Model Y
Audi A5
$50,200
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Audi A5 vs Tesla Model Y. Tesla Model Y offers the strongest value on price. Audi A5 leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Audi A5
Best Value
Tesla Model Y
Fuel Economy
Tesla Model Y
Performance
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
4.7/10Visual Comparison
Category Radar
Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Audi A5
$50,200
Rating: 4.7/10
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
Rating: 4.7/10
| Specification |
Audi A5 |
Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Audi | Tesla |
| Model | A5 | Model Y |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | — | Ev |
| Body Style | Sedan | Compact Crossover SUV |
| Current Price | $50,200 | $47,990 – $48,990 |
| MSRP | $50,200 | $48,990 |
| Dealer Price | $48,700 | $47,990 |
| Engine | 2.0L TFSI Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder | Dual Motor AWD |
| Horsepower | 268 hp @ 5,000-6,500 rpm | 384 hp (est.) |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1,600-4,500 rpm | Instant electric torque |
| 0–60 mph | 5.6 sec (0-60 mph) | 4.6 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 130 mph (electronically limited) | 135 mph |
| Fuel Type | Regular / Premium Unleaded Gasoline | Electric |
| Mileage / MPG | 27 MPGe combined (24 City / 32 Hwy) | 117 MPGe combined (EPA est.) |
| Range (EV) | 460 miles total highway tank range | 330 miles EPA (Long Range AWD est.) |
| Emissions | 310 g/mi CO2 | 0 g/mi |
| Battery | 12V starter battery | Approx. 75 kWh (usable, est.) |
| Charging | N/A | 250 kW DC peak (Supercharger V3) |
| Expert Rating | 4.7/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Reviews | 960 | 2240 |
| Performance Score | Audi S5 (3.0L TFSI V6, 362 hp / 406 lb-ft) | 9.0 |
| Comfort Score | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Safety Score | Audi Pre Sense Safety Suite | 9.1 |
| Fuel Economy Score | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| Technology Score | 9.8 | 9.5 |
| Value Score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Sleek 5-door liftback body style provides significantly more cargo utility than a traditional sedan trunk; Standard 268... | Excellent EPA range for the class; Access to Tesla Supercharger network; Quick acceleration and smooth EV driving; Spaci... |
| Cons | Sloping rear roofline slightly reduces rear-seat headroom for very tall passengers; Dual-clutch transmission requires ac... | Minimalist interior may not suit all buyers; Ride can feel firm on larger wheels; Build quality can vary by production b... |
