Audi

Audi A5

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.
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Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 89%
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
The Car Guide rating 88%
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
The Car Guide rating 82%
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

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

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