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Audi A5

2025 Audi A5 Sedan
2025 Audi A5 Sedan. Photo: NetCarShow

Audi has built the A5 since 2007. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 10 of them, from the 2008 Audi A5 to the 2025 Audi A5 Sedan. Body styles here: Coupé, Convertible, Hatchback and Wagon. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.

Built
2007–today
Brand from
Germany
Part of
Volkswagen Group
Body styles
Coupé, Convertible, Hatchback and Wagon
Sold new in
North America, Europe and Asia
In the catalog
10 cars

How it changed

Power went from 245 hp in the 2008 A5 to 204 hp in the 2025 A5 Sedan. It got heavier along the way: 1,640 kg for the 2008 car, 1,885 kg for the 2025. The most powerful here is the 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet at 286 hp (213 kW), more than 61% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet, in 5.3 s.

Every A5 in the catalog

2008 Audi A5

2008 Audi A5

245 hp · 0–62 mph 5.8 s · 1,640 kg

Audi A5 successfully unites the acclaimed Audi design language and thrilling dynamic driving performance, and combines generous refinement with the brand's characteristic quality and sophistication.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet

2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet

245 hp · 0–62 mph 6.3 s · 1,920 kg

Photo: NetCarShow

2012 Audi A5 Coupe

2012 Audi A5 Coupe

245 hp · 0–62 mph 5.8 s · 1,715 kg

In the Audi A5 Coupe, the high-end four-cylinder unit consumes on average just 5.7 liters of fuel per 100 km (41.27 US mpg).

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet

2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet

245 hp · 0–62 mph 6.3 s · 1,920 kg

Photo: NetCarShow

2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet

2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet

286 hp · 0–62 mph 5.3 s · 1,770 kg

Like every open-top Audi, the A5 Cabriolet has a classic fabric top. It is an acoustic hood and opens fully automatically in 15 seconds at speeds of up to 50 kmh (31.1 mph).

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2020 Audi A5 Sportback

2020 Audi A5 Sportback

286 hp · 0–62 mph 5.3 s · 1,770 kg

A special edition model will accompany the launch of the updated A5 product line.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2025 Audi A5 Avant

2025 Audi A5 Avant

204 hp · 0–62 mph 6.9 s

The Audi A5 is a series of compact executive cars produced by the German automobile manufacturer Audi since June 2007. The A5 range also includes the coupe, cabriolet, and "Sportback"—a five-door liftback with a fastback roofline—derived from the Audi A4 saloon and estate models.

Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons

2025 Audi A5 Sedan

2025 Audi A5 Sedan

204 hp · 0–62 mph 6.9 s · 1,885 kg

There are eleven colors to choose from for the new Audi A5, including the Arkona White solid paint finish.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearboxEPA combined
2008 A5245 hp (183 kW)369 lb-ft (500 Nm)5.8 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,640 kg (3,616 lb)3.0 L V6All Wheel Drive7-speed automatic (S tronic)21 mpg
2012 A5 Cabriolet245 hp (183 kW)369 lb-ft (500 Nm)6.3 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,920 kg (4,233 lb)3.0 L V6All Wheel Drive7-speed automatic25 mpg
2012 A5 Coupe245 hp (183 kW)369 lb-ft (500 Nm)5.8 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,715 kg (3,781 lb)3.0 L V6All Wheel Drive7-speed automatic (S tronic)25 mpg
2012 A5 Sportback245 hp (183 kW)428 lb-ft (580 Nm)5.9 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,825 kg (4,023 lb)3.0 L V6All Wheel Drive7-speed automatic (S TRONIC)25 mpg
2017 A5 Cabriolet245 hp (183 kW)369 lb-ft (500 Nm)6.3 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,920 kg (4,233 lb)3.0 L V6All Wheel Drive7-speed automatic24 mpg
2017 A5 Coupe218 hp (163 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)6.2 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,680 kg (3,704 lb)3.0 L V6All Wheel Drive7-speed automatic (S tronic)26 mpg
2020 A5 Cabriolet286 hp (213 kW)457 lb-ft (620 Nm)5.3 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,770 kg (3,902 lb)3.0 L V6All Wheel Drive8-speed automatic (tiptronic)26 mpg
2020 A5 Sportback286 hp (213 kW)457 lb-ft (620 Nm)5.3 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,770 kg (3,902 lb)3.0 L V6All Wheel Drive8-speed automatic (tiptronic)27 mpg
2025 A5 Avant204 hp (152 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)6.9 s147 mph (237 km/h)—2.0 L inline-4All Wheel Drive7- automatic speed S Tronic29 mpg
2025 A5 Sedan204 hp (152 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)6.9 s150 mph (241 km/h)1,885 kg (4,156 lb)2.0 L inline-4All Wheel Drive7-speed automatic S tronic29 mpg

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

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