Audi A5

Which Audi A5 Version Should You Buy?

The Audi A5 choice depends on whether efficiency, acceleration, transmission type, or body style matters most. Across the five catalogue entries, which represent three generations plus their body and restyling variants, the data covers Cabrio, Coupe, and Sedan models from 2007 onward.

The Audi A5 choice depends on whether efficiency, acceleration, transmission type, or body style matters most. Across the five catalogue entries, which represent three generations plus their body and restyling variants, the data covers Cabrio, Coupe, and Sedan models from 2007 onward. The strongest all-round current option is the third-generation Sedan’s 2.0 TDI Mild Hybrid quattro ultra S tronic (204 hp): it combines AWD, 400 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, and combined consumption of 5.0–5.1 l/100 km. For outright performance, the 2.0 TFSI e-hybrid S tronic (367 hp) reaches 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. Buyers prioritizing economy can consider the second-generation Coupe’s 2.0 S-tronic (190 hp, FWD) at 4.0 l/100 km, while those wanting a manual gearbox must look to the first-generation Cabrio or the pre-restyling second-generation Coupe.

Audi A5 generations: what changed?

The first-generation Audi A5 Cabrio ran from 2007 to 2012, with 50 versions in the full catalogue. The 12 versions shown here span Gasoline and Diesel engines, FWD and AWD, and Manual, Variable, Automatic, and Robotic transmissions. Outputs range from 160 hp in 1.8 CVT to 265 hp in 3.2 S-tronic and 3.2 CVT. This generation offers 120–130 mm of ground clearance and a 65-litre tank.

The first-generation restyled Cabrio ran from 2011 to 2017 and has 95 catalogue versions. Among the 12 shown, the engine range runs from the 136 hp 2.0 MT Diesel to the 272 hp 3.0 S-tronic Gasoline. Compared with the earlier Cabrio, the displayed range retains Manual, Variable, Robotic, and Automatic choices, while combined consumption reaches as low as 4.4 l/100 km in the 136 hp 2.0 MT. Ground clearance is 120 mm, and every displayed version has a 65-litre tank.

The second-generation Coupe ran from 2016 to 2020 and has 48 catalogue versions. Its displayed engines range from 150 hp to 272 hp, while the quickest is the 272 hp 3.0 AT, which reaches 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. All displayed versions meet Euro 6, use a 54-litre tank, and have 120 mm of ground clearance. Combined consumption ranges from 4.0 to 5.9 l/100 km.

The second-generation restyled Cabrio ran from 2019 to 2024 and has 34 catalogue versions. The 12 shown include Gasoline and Diesel engines, outputs from 150 to 286 hp, and FWD or AWD. Most use a 7-speed Robotic gearbox, while the 286 hp Diesel choices use an 8-speed Automatic. Displayed tank capacity is either 54 or 58 litres; ground clearance and wheel sizes are not measured.

The third-generation Sedan has been listed since 2024 and contains 12 versions. Its displayed range consists of 150 hp and 204 hp Gasoline engines, 204 hp Diesel Mild Hybrid versions, and Plug-in versions with 299 or 367 hp. Every version has a 7-speed Automatic transmission. Combined consumption ranges from 4.7 to 7.3 l/100 km, while the quickest 2.0 TFSI e-hybrid S tronic (367 hp) reaches 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds.

Audi A5 engine options and specs

Repeated version names are distinguished by power and, where necessary, generation, drive, or transmission.

Audi A5 performance and fuel economy

For the original Cabrio, the 240 hp 3.0 S-tronic is the quickest displayed version at 6.4 seconds to 100 km/h. Its combined consumption is 6.8 l/100 km. The 265 hp 3.2 S-tronic and 3.2 CVT both take 6.9 seconds, but the AWD Robotic version consumes 9.5 l/100 km combined versus 8.6 l/100 km for the FWD Variable version. The 211 hp AWD 2.0 MT takes 6.8 seconds, but its top speed and fuel-consumption figures are not measured.

In the restyled first-generation Cabrio, the 272 hp 3.0 S-tronic is quickest at 6.3 seconds and reaches 250 km/h, with combined consumption of 8.5 l/100 km. The 230 hp AWD 2.0 MT and 2.0 S-tronic take 6.5 seconds, whereas the 230 hp FWD 2.0 MT takes 7.0 seconds and the 2.0 CVT takes 7.2 seconds. Fuel consumption for all four 230 hp versions is not measured. The economy-focused 136 hp 2.0 MT uses 4.4 l/100 km combined but needs 9.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h.

The second-generation Coupe provides the clearest performance-versus-economy comparison. The 272 hp 3.0 AT produces 600 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, and consumes 5.0 l/100 km combined. The 249 hp 2.0 S-tronic is 0.6 seconds slower but uses 5.9 l/100 km. At the economical end, the 190 hp FWD 2.0 S-tronic rated at 210 km/h uses 4.0 l/100 km, while another 190 hp FWD 2.0 S-tronic reaches 238 km/h and uses 4.1 l/100 km.

In the restyled second-generation Cabrio, 3.0 AT and 50 TDI V6 quattro Tiptronic both provide 286 hp, 620 Nm, 5.7-second acceleration, and a 250 km/h top speed. The named 50 TDI V6 quattro Tiptronic uses 5.8 l/100 km combined, 0.4 l/100 km less than 3.0 AT. The 265 hp 45 TFSI MHEV quattro S tronic takes 6.0 seconds and uses 7.0 l/100 km. The lowest displayed combined figure is 4.1 l/100 km for the lighter 163 hp 2.0 S-tronic.

In the third-generation Sedan, the 367 hp 2.0 TFSI e-hybrid S tronic offers 185 hp per litre and 5.7 kg of kerb weight per horsepower. It reaches 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. The 299 hp version takes 5.9 seconds and has 6.9 kg per horsepower. Both reach 250 km/h, use 7.3 l/100 km combined, and emit 60 g/km of CO₂.

Among the 204 hp third-generation Diesels, the AWD 2.0 TDI Mild Hybrid quattro ultra S tronic takes 6.9 seconds, 0.8 seconds less than the FWD 2.0 TDI Mild Hybrid S tronic. AWD adds 65 kg when comparing the 1885 kg and 1820 kg versions, while combined consumption rises from 4.7 to 5.0 l/100 km. In the later listed pair, the same 65 kg difference appears between 1900 and 1835 kg, with consumption increasing from 4.8 to 5.1 l/100 km.

Audi A5 dimensions, weight, tank, and wheels

The original Cabrio’s measured kerb weights range from 1530 kg for 1.8 CVT to 1935 kg for 3.0 S-tronic. Gross weights range from 1955 to 2360 kg among versions with measurements. Tank capacity is 65 litres throughout. Clearance is 120 or 130 mm, while wheel sizes are not measured.

The restyled first-generation Cabrio ranges from 1595 kg for the 136 hp 2.0 MT to 1850 kg for 3.0 S-tronic. Gross weight is not measured for the four 230 hp versions and 2.0 AT; otherwise it ranges from 2070 to 2350 kg. Clearance is 120 mm, and the tank holds 65 litres. Where measured, wheels include 225/50 R17, 245/45 R17, and 245/40 R18.

The second-generation Coupe ranges from 1390 kg for the Gasoline 2.0 MT to 1645 kg for 3.0 AT. Gross weights run from 1900 to 2150 kg. Every displayed version has a 54-litre tank and 120 mm of ground clearance. Listed wheels range from 225/50 R17 to 265/30 R20.

The restyled second-generation Cabrio ranges from 1490 to 1860 kg kerb weight and from 2010 to 2380 kg gross weight. Tank capacity is 54 or 58 litres. Ground clearance and wheel sizes are not measured.

The third-generation Sedan ranges from 1695 kg for a 2.0 TFSI S tronic to 2095 kg for the 367 hp 2.0 TFSI e-hybrid S tronic. Gross weight ranges from 2295 to 2645 kg. Gasoline and Diesel versions have a 56-litre tank, while both Plug-in versions have a 46-litre tank. Ground clearance and wheel sizes are not measured.

Which Audi A5 version should you choose?

Choose the third-generation 2.0 TDI Mild Hybrid S tronic (204 hp) if combined consumption is the priority: its best listed figure is 4.7 l/100 km, and it still reaches 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds. Choose 2.0 TDI Mild Hybrid quattro ultra S tronic (204 hp) when AWD matters more: acceleration improves to 6.9 seconds for an additional 65 kg and 0.3 l/100 km in the directly comparable pair.

Choose the third-generation 2.0 TFSI e-hybrid S tronic (367 hp) for maximum acceleration. It provides 68 hp and 120 Nm more than the 299 hp version, cuts the 0–100 km/h time by 0.8 seconds, and adds only 25 kg. Both have the same 250 km/h top speed, 7.3 l/100 km combined figure, 46-litre tank, and 60 g/km CO₂ value.

For a Coupe, the 272 hp 3.0 AT is the performance choice: its 5.2-second acceleration is 0.6 seconds quicker than the 249 hp 2.0 S-tronic, while its combined consumption is 0.9 l/100 km lower. For lower consumption, the 190 hp FWD 2.0 S-tronic rated at 210 km/h records 4.0 l/100 km.

For a restyled second-generation Cabrio, 50 TDI V6 quattro Tiptronic is the strongest numerical balance. It matches 3.0 AT at 286 hp, 620 Nm, 5.7 seconds, and 250 km/h, but uses 0.4 l/100 km less combined and carries 4 litres less fuel. If Gasoline is preferred, 45 TFSI MHEV quattro S tronic supplies 265 hp and 370 Nm with 6.0-second acceleration.

Finally, choose an older manual version only when the gearbox itself is decisive. The second-generation Coupe’s 190 hp Diesel 2.0 MT rated at 240 km/h reaches 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and uses 4.3 l/100 km combined. In the original Cabrio, the 211 hp AWD 2.0 MT is quicker at 6.8 seconds, although its fuel consumption and top speed are not measured.