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Volkswagen Arteon vs Audi A5 Sportback - pictures

by: Auto Express team
30 Sep 2017
Go to: Volkswagen Arteon vs Audi A5 Sportback
  • Twin test - VW Arteon vs Audi A5 - teaser
    Sibling rivalry:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen">Volkswagen</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/arteon/100775/new-volkswagen-arteon-2017-review">Arteon</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://ww
  • Twin test - VW Arteon vs Audi A5 - header
    There is no hiding the fact these are very similar cars, after all, they are based on the same platform...
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  • Twin test - VW Arteon vs Audi A5 - group
    Although less expensive than the A5 Sportback, the Arteon aims to crack the same premium market the Audi occupies.
  • Twin test - VW Arteon - front
    The stylish four-door coupe has a seven-speed DSG gearbox and four-wheel drive as standard.
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  • Twin test - Audi A5 - front action
    The newest A5 Sportback isn't worlds apart from the previous generation styling, but nonetheless we still like the looks.
  • Twin test - VW Arteon - front action
    The engine in the Arteon is more powerful than the V6 found in the A5. It produces 237bhp compared to the 215bhp of the Audi.
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  • Twin test - VW Arteon - rear
    Putting the pedal to the metal will result in a 0-60mph time of 6.1 seconds, 0.2 seconds quicker than the Audi.
  • Twin test - VW Arteon - cockpit
    Inside, there is a clean more dash, which looks great with the Discover Navigation Pro system.&nbsp;
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  • Twin test - VW Arteon - straight ahead
    Cruising along at 70, the Arteon will be sat at 1900rpm, however the A5 will be slightly more relaxed at 1500rpm.
  • Twin test - VW Arteon - boot action
    Economy wise, the VW returned 38.7mpg vs 40.8mpg in the Audi.
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  • Twin test - VW Arteon - static front
  • Twin test - VW Arteon - static rear
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  • Twin test - VW Arteon - headlight
  • Twin test - VW Arteon - wheel
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  • Twin test - VW Arteon - R line badge
  • Twin test - VW Arteon - VW badge
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  • Twin test - VW Arteon - badge
  • Twin test - VW Arteon - exhaust
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  • Twin test - VW Arteon - seat
  • Twin test - VW Arteon - transmission
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  • Twin test - VW Arteon - sat-nav
  • Twin test - VW Arteon - inforainment screen
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  • Twin test - VW Arteon - gearstick
  • Twin test - VW Arteon - rear bench
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  • Twin test - VW Arteon - boot
  • Twin test - Audi A5 - driver side action
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  • Twin test - Audi A5 - rear action
  • Twin test - Audi A5 - cockpit
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  • Twin test - Audi A5 - front
  • Twin test - Audi A5 - rear
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  • Twin test - Audi A5 - front quarter action
  • Twin test - Audi A5 - static front
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  • Twin test - Audi A5 - static rear
  • Twin test - Audi A5 - headlight
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  • Twin test - Audi A5 - wheel
  • Twin test - Audi A5 - badge
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  • Twin test - Audi A5 - TDI badge
  • Twin test - Audi A5 - A5 badge
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  • Twin test - Audi A5 - exhaust
  • Twin test - Audi A5 - sill badge
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  • Twin test - Audi A5 - display
  • Twin test - Audi A5 - front seats
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  • Twin test - Audi A5 - rear bench
  • Twin test - Audi A5 - infotainment screen
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  • Twin test - Audi A5 - buttons
  • Twin test - Audi A5 - transmission
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  • Twin test - Audi A5 - quattro badge interior
  • Twin test - Audi A5 - boot
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