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Audi RS5

2027 Audi RS5 Sedan
2027 Audi RS5 Sedan. Photo: NetCarShow

Audi has built the RS5 since 2010. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 7 of them, from the 2014 Audi RS5 TDI to the 2027 Audi RS5 Sedan. Body styles here: Convertible. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.

Built
2010–today
Brand from
Germany
Part of
Volkswagen Group
Body styles
Convertible
Sold new in
North America, Europe and Asia
In the catalog
7 cars, 1 of them concepts

How it changed

Power went from 450 hp in the 2018 RS5 Coupe to 450 hp in the 2020 RS5 Sportback. It got heavier along the way: 1,720 kg for the 2018 car, 1,742 kg for the 2020. The most powerful here is the 2018 Audi RS5 Coupe at 450 hp (336 kW), more than 84% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, in 9.0 s.

Every RS5 in the catalog

2014 Audi RS5 TDI

2014 Audi RS5 TDI Concept

450 hp · 0–62 mph 4.9 s · 1,995 kg

The RS5 TDI concept technology study is powered by an enhanced-output V6 3.0 TDI biturbo boosted by an electrically driven turbocharger. This new development makes the diesel engine sportier and more efficient.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2018 Audi RS5 Coupe

2018 Audi RS5 Coupe

450 hp · 0–62 mph 9.1 s · 1,720 kg

The new Audi RS5 Coupe demonstrates its sporty character as a gran turismo at first glance.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2019 Audi RS5 Sportback

2019 Audi RS5 Sportback

450 hp · 0–62 mph 9.0 s · 1,742 kg

Photo: NetCarShow

2020 Audi RS5 Coupe

2020 Audi RS5 Coupe

450 hp · 0–62 mph 9.0 s · 1,742 kg

Without the driver, the Audi RS5 Coupe weighs just 1,707 kg (3,763.3 lb); the Audi RS5 Sportback weighs 1,742 kg (3,840.5 lb).

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2020 Audi RS5 Sportback

2020 Audi RS5 Sportback

450 hp · 0–62 mph 9.0 s · 1,742 kg

The silhouette of the revised Audi RS5 Coupe and RS5 Sportback continues to fascinate with its classic coupe-like proportions.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2027 Audi RS5 Avant

2027 Audi RS5 Avant

Specs not listed

When taking performance and fuel consumption together, the Audi RS5 sets benchmarks in its class and offers sportiness and high efficiency without compromise.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearboxEPA combined
2014 RS5 TDI450 hp (336 kW)317 lb-ft (430 Nm)4.9 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,995 kg (4,398 lb)4.2 L V8All Wheel Drive7-speed automatic—
2018 RS5 Coupe450 hp (336 kW)443 lb-ft (601 Nm)9.1 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,720 kg (3,792 lb)2.9 L V6All Wheel Drive8-speed automatic Triptonic21 mpg
2019 RS5 Sportback450 hp (336 kW)443 lb-ft (601 Nm)9.0 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,742 kg (3,840 lb)3.0 L V6All Wheel Drive8-speed automatic (tiptronic)—
2020 RS5 Coupe450 hp (336 kW)443 lb-ft (601 Nm)9.0 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,742 kg (3,840 lb)3.0 L V6All Wheel Drive8-speed automatic (tiptronic)—
2020 RS5 Sportback450 hp (336 kW)443 lb-ft (601 Nm)9.0 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,742 kg (3,840 lb)3.0 L V6All Wheel Drive8-speed automatic (tiptronic)—

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

Rivals

Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:

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