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Kia Stinger vs Audi A5 Sportback

Kia Stinger GT vs Audi A5 Sportback

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When you feel the need for speed, what is more liberating than the sports car?

The experts at Andy Mohr Kia wrote this 2018 Kia Stinger GT vs. Audi A5 Sportback article to see which one offers the bigger thrill to Avon, Indianapolis, and Plainfield area drivers.

Start your engines because the race is on.

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Lap One: 2018 Kia Stinger GT vs Audi A5 Sportback Performance Kia Stinger

As sports cars, it’s no surprise that they both boast powerful engines.

The A5 Sportback has a standard 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that generates 252 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. Compare this, however to the Stinger GT, which generates 365 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque. The Stinger GT achieves this kind of power with its 3.3L V6 engine.

These engine specs have a clear impact on these cars’ acceleration speeds, at which the 2018 Kia Stinger GT also outperforms the A5 Sportback. The A5 Sportback goes from 0-60 MPH in 5.7 seconds, while the Stinger GT gets there in just 4.7 seconds.

Based on these acceleration speeds, it looks like the 2018 Kia Stinger GT pulls ahead of the Audi A5 Sportback at the start of the race.

Lap Two: Stinger GT vs A5 Sportback Versatility

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Both the A5 Sportback and Stinger GT feature versatile drive mode options.

Drivers who want a bit more control over their experience will like that both cars come with a standard drive mode select feature. The A5 Sportback offers Auto, Comfort, and Dynamic modes to adjust performance and handling based on driving conditions.

Kia Stinger Driving Features The Stinger GT offers a similar system but provides more options. These are:

  • Smart
  • Eco
  • Comfort
  • Sport
  • Custom

In addition to performance and handling, this system also lets drivers optimize fuel efficiency based on the driver’s exact needs. The addition of Custom mode lets drivers formulate their driving experience to fit their needs like a glove.

With only three drive modes available and no custom option, A5 Sportback drivers are much more limited, allowing the Stinger GT to take the lead around the bends. 

Lap Three: Interior Design and Technology

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The A5 Sportback and Stinger GT both have aircraft-inspired cockpits, featuring a wing-like dashboard, so you can really feel like you’re flying. Both cars set their leather seats low to make the driver at-one with the road.
Kia StingerWhen it’s time for a victory lap, drivers of both cars are treated to an available concert experience with sound systems that fill the cabin with over 700 watts of sound. Only the Stinger GT, however, features Harman/Kardon® QuantumLogic™ Premium Surround Sound system with Clari-Fi™.

Clari-Fi™ decompresses digital audio files in real-time, creating an incomparably clear and dynamic listening experience. This is the difference between watching a concert on TV and being there in the front row. The Audi A5 Sportback lets you turn the volume all the way up, but the sound won’t be nearly as pure as in the Stinger GT.

With an extra bass boost, the Stinger GT pulls ahead in the final leg of the race.

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And the Winner Is…

After comparing these two sports cars, the 2018 Kia Stinger GT has crossed the finish line ahead of the Audi A5 Sportback.

If you’re in the Avon, Indianapolis, or Plainfield areas, contact Andy Mohr Kia today to schedule your test drive of the Kia Stinger GT.

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