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Audi A5

EPA MPG: 22 mpg
Average Retail Price
$6,825 - $13,575

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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Road Test

Elegant exterior styling and a well-crafted interior are the big draws for the A5. The convertible version is lovely and offers some clever features. Both coupe and convertible are rewarding to drive and feel solid. The Audi A5's agile handling also makes it fun to drive. Ride quality is firm, yet absorbent and steady.

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2013 Sports cars & Convertibles Reliability

This Car
NA
vs. Similar Cars

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Audi vs. Other New Car Brands

Audi vs. Other New Car Brands

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

2013 Sports cars 4/5-seat Ratings

$6,775 - $13,925
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EPA MPG 22 mpg
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$11,475 - $12,525
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EPA MPG NA
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$11,050 - $21,725
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EPA MPG 26 mpg
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$7,075 - $11,425
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EPA MPG NA
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$6,550 - $13,525
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EPA MPG 28 mpg
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
Features & Specs
Body Style
    convertible
    coupe
Seating
2 front, 2 rear
Drive Wheels
AWD, Front
Engines Available
  • 2-liter 4 turbo (211 hp)
  • 3-liter V6 supercharged (333 hp)
  • 4.2-liter V8 (450 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 7-speed sequential
  • 8-speed automatic
  • 6-speed automatic
  • CVT
  • 6-speed manual
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History
2025-
Current Generation

For 2025, Audi consolidated almost its entire lineup of small luxury cars into the A5 and its sporty S5 variant, replacing the A4 sedan, A4 Allroad wagon, S4, and the A5 coupe and convertible. The A4 will be replaced by a redesigned version of what is currently called the A5 Sportback, which is a four-door model with a hatchback-like trunk opening. There are only two engine options: The A5 gets a 268-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder, while the S5 gets a 362-hp, turbocharged V6. All A5/S5 models will have all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Audi says the new car gets sharper steering and the suspension has been tuned for more agile handling. Inside, most physical controls have been replaced by a large infotainment touchscreen. The current generation A4 and A5 Sportback are selling alongside the new A5 for a duration.

2018-2024
2018 Redesign Year

The 2018 A5 and S5 coupe and convertible have been redesigned. The A5 gets a 252-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder matched to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The S5 is powered by a 354-hp, 3.0-liter turbo V6 mated to an eight-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is standard. The Sportback, a four-door hatchback, is also be available. Standard safety equipment includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. For 2022, the S line comes with a firmer, sport-oriented suspension. For 2024, all A5s get standard adaptive cruise control.

2008-2017
2008 Redesign Year
The exceptionally handsome Audi A5 coupes and convertibles have quiet and luxurious cabins with accommodations for four. Although the rear seat is snug, it's one of the best in any convertible. The Audi two-door drives well, demonstrating agile handling and a taut, but compliant suspension system. The A5 initially used a 3.2-liter V6 engine in the base model, while the S5 performance version featured a 4.2-liter V8. A turbocharged four-cylinder arrived in 2010, delivering ample power but sounding raspy. The V6 was dropped in 2013. The eight-speed automatic is super-smooth. The convertible has a shudder-free body structure and is almost devoid of wind buffeting. What's more, the well-insulated soft top can be operated while driving at low speeds. The revised S5 uses a supercharged V6 with a seven-speed automated manual transmission.