Audi A5

Year

The Car Guide rating 4.5/5 89% Detailed ratings

Price $46,350 – $82,500 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.0 – 12.9 L/100km

Awards Best convertible / roadster over $50,000 of 2018, Best coupe between $50,000 and $100,000 of 2018, Best luxury sedan between $50,000 and $100,000 of 2018, Best luxury sedan under $50,000 of 2018 coupe

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Specifications

The Audi A5 is available in two-door or cabriolet configurations as well as in hatchback format. Under the hood, you’ll find some of the same engines seen in the A4, as well as quattro all-wheel drive. The entry-level trims are equipped with a turbocharged, 2.0L four-cylinder engine that develops 252 horsepower and 273 lb·ft of torque. The S5 has a 354-horepower V6 under its hood. The RS 5, available only as a coupe, features a 450-horsepower V6.

The Car Guide rating 89%

Pros

Elegant silhouette
Good choice of engines
Enhanced performance (RS 5)
Versatile (Sportback)

Cons

The V6 in the RS 5 doesn't have that classic V8 sound
Rear seats hard to access (Coupe and Cabriolet)
Visibility is a problem (Cabriolet)
Options are expensive

Global rating

Fuel economy	7/10
Reliability	8/10
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	9/10
Overall	9/10

Luxury sedans between $50,000 and $100,000

Fuel economy	6/10
Reliability	8/10
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	9/10
Overall	9/10

Sport cars between $50,000 and $100,000

Fuel economy	6/10
Reliability	8/10
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	8/10