Audi A5 Sportback

How much is the Audi A5 Sportback’s price?

The Audi A5 Sportback’s prices start from SAR 239,000 in the Middle East.

How many variants are there in the Audi A5 Sportback?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available in three variants: the 40 TFSI Advanced S Tronic, the S line 40 TFSI S Tronic, and the S line 45 TFSI Quattro S Tronic. 

Which is the most value-for-money variant? 

The Audi A5 Sportback S line 45 TFSI Quattro S Tronic is the most value-for-money variant, according to us. It comes with the S line package that adds a lot of sporty aesthetic elements to the car which complements the powerful engine tuned to deliver better performance than the other variants in the A5 range. It also has advanced in-cabin features along with top-notch safety features.

What features does the Audi A5 Sportback get? 

The A5 Sportback is a feature-loaded car, it gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment console with wireless Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto compatibility. It is linked to a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system with 3D surround sound. The driver’s display on the A5 Sportback is 12.3-inch. The car also gets a head-up display as an optional feature.

The A5 Sportback comes with Matrix LED headlights with LED DRLs (daytime running lights) along with flowing LED tail lights. The car also comes with USB charging ports on both rows along with a wireless charger at the front row. Moreover, features like MMI Plus navigation with an inbuilt GPS system, a high-beam assist feature, and two-zone climate control are also available as optional.

How spacious is it? 

The Audi A5 Sportback is a spacious car. It can comfortably seat 5 passengers in the cabin. While the trunk is also generous at 465 liters, which can easily accommodate your family’s luggage for the vacation. The boot space can further be increased to 1280 liters with the rear seats folded. 

What engine options are available on the Audi A5 Sportback?

The Audi A5 Sportback comes with a Quattro all-wheel drive (AWD) system. It is available in a single 2.0-liter turbocharged In-line four-cylinder petrol engine with a mild hybrid electric motor, paired with a 7-speed S Tronic automatic gearbox. However, the engine is tuned differently across the variants and provides different power and torque outputs. 

The A5 Sportback 40 TFSI Advanced S Tronic and the S line 40 TFSI S Tronic make a maximum of 188 horsepower at 4,200 to 6,000 rpm and 320 Nm of torque at 1,450 to 4,200 rpm. Both cars accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 7.3 seconds and have a 241 kmph top speed.

Whereas, the A5 Sportback S line 45 TFSI Quattro S Tronic produces 254 horsepower and 370 Nm of torque at the same RPMs. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 6 seconds and has a top speed of 250 kmph, making it more powerful than the other 2 variants.

What’s the mileage of the Audi A5 Sportback?

The Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI variants have a 54-liter fuel tank and the 45 TFSI variant has a bigger 58-liter fuel tank. All three variants deliver a mileage between 15.5 kmpl to 17.8 kmpl in the real world with a mix of city and highway driving. Meaning, you can drive around for over 800 km, pretty easily in any of these variants.

How safe is the Audi A5 Sportback?

Safety is an important part of the A5 Sportback. It comes with 8 airbags inside the cabin (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtains, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side) to keep all the occupants safe. Moreover, the car received a 5-star safety rating from the Global NCAP testing. It also comes with a reverse parking camera as standard and also has an optional 360-degree camera.

The Audi A5 Sportback comes equipped with standard driver-aid and safety features such as an Audi pre-sense front with automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, collision avoidance assist, and a speed limiter that adapts to changing speed limits on different streets. 

You can also opt for the ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) package, which includes Advanced Safety features like adaptive cruise control, a parking system with a semi-automated parking feature, a 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. These features enhance safety and convenience, making driving more enjoyable and secure.

How many color options are there?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available in 9 attractive paint schemes: Arkona White, District Green Metallic, Daytona Gray Pearl, Ascari Blue Metallic, Chronos Gray Metallic, Glacier White Metallic, Mythos Black Metallic, Navarra Blue Metallic, and Progressive Red Metallic. You can also pick a custom paint scheme from the Audi exclusive finishes to give your car a personalized touch. 

Should you buy the Audi A5 Sportback?

The Audi A5 Sportback is a stylish and sleek-looking car. It has a youthful design and the S line variants bring in the sporty visual elements including a sportier grille, seat covers, larger wheels, and S line badging as well. It also comes with a range of color options and if you don’t like them you can choose a custom color as well.

Driving the Audi A5 Sportback was an enjoyable experience, it excels at city speeds and keeps all the occupants comfortable. Even driving it at high speeds isn’t an issue at all. It is that sweet car that balances sportiness with practicality. 

The car is even easy to ride through traffic thanks to the versatile engine, smooth gearshifts, and on-point handling. So, If this seems like a car that you would want to add to your garage, then we would recommend you go ahead because you won’t regret it.

What are my alternatives? 

If you want to explore other similar cars available in the market, then you should consider the Audi A5 Sportback rivals. The first one is the BMW 5 series sedan, which is another good-looking and fun-to-drive car. It delivers slightly better performance than the A5 Sportback but costs more as well. 

The Cadillac CT4 is another rival to the A5 Sportback. It looks muscular and has a commanding road presence. The car offers slightly better power and torque output than the A5 Sportback, but costs similarly, few variants are even cheaper than the A5 Sportback.