2024 Audi A5 vs. 2025 Audi A5 Sportback Review

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2024 Audi
A5

MSRP*: $48,400
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2025 Audi
A5 Sportback

MSRP*: $46,300 to $48,400
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MPG - City 24 MPG 23 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG 32 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 261 hp 201 - 261 hp
Exterior Length 184.9 in 187.2 in
Exterior Width 72.7 in 72.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 32.7 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 35.1 in
Head Room Front 37.4 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 37.7 - 37.8 in
Rear 37.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Audi A5 Sportback than the Audi A5, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Audi A5 and the Audi A5 Sportback in the front seats.

Convenience
The Audi A5 Sportback requires fewer visits to the gas station than the Audi A5, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Audi A5 is somewhat more expensive than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Dimensions
The Audi A5 is about the same width as the Audi A5 Sportback. When looking at overall length, the Audi A5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Audi A5 Sportback.

Handling
The Audi A5 has about the same turning radius as the Audi A5 Sportback, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi A5 is somewhat more powerful than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Audi A5 transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Utility
The Audi A5 has less seating than the Audi A5 Sportback, making the Audi A5 Sportback the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.