Which year to buy
Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest
Newest we'd buy2024The latest year rated a good buy
Avoid2010Far more serious problems than usual
Be careful2011–2013, 2020, 2025More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2012CAREFULSerious complaints 1.9× usual, mostly air bags and engine Extended coverage
44 serious complaints of 46, the most about air bags (32) and engine (8); per car on the road, 1.9× this model's usual year. 3 recalls.
What owners report
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 audi a5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Apr 2016
“My 2012 audi a5 has 155,000 miles on it and it has had every oil change and maintenance up to date , my turbos and pistons have caused complete engine failure with 0 compression in my only car .”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Nov 2025
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Was revised on 11/13/18 to include a proration table for consequential damage repair reimbursement. This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles. (AWA 18-15-201811, Nov 2018)
- Extended coverage This document contains information on the warranty extension for fuel injectors. (Customer, Jan 2015)
- Extended coverage This document contains general information on the upcoming warranty extension on the high pressure fuel pump. (Dealer, Apr 2015)
- Extended coverage This Document informs dealers on the new DSG transmission warranty extension for 2010-2012 S4 & S5 vehicles (AWA 22, Apr 2022)
- Extended coverage This Document informs dealers on the new oil consumption & piston fracture warranty extension for 2012 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT / 2013 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT / 2014 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT / 2016 A3 & TT / 2017 A3 & TT vehicles (AWA 24, Feb 2024)
- Extended coverage Audi: all audi 2011-2012 model year with an 2.0 tfsi engine will be extending the warranty on all fuel injectors. 7/23/15 *ta (PRI-A, Jul 2015)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
46 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 24–25 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2012 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · Drive: AWD, FWD
2012 A5 trims
| Premium | Premium Plus | Prestige | quattro Premium | quattro Premium Plus | quattro Prestige |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Audi reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Audi aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 268 hp | AWD | 26 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 10 | Forward collision avoidance (5) | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 261–268 hp | AWD | 26–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 20 | Forward collision avoidance (8) | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 261 hp | AWD | 27–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 10 | Electrical system (5) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 261 hp | AWD | 26–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 11 | Tires (5) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 201–261 hp | AWD | 26–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 8 | Tires (3) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 261 hp | AWD | 26–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 11 | Unknown or other (4) | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 220–248 hp | AWD | 26–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 85 | Electrical system (55) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 220–248 hp | AWD | 27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 21 | Electrical system (5) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 252 hp manual available | AWD | 27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 36 | Engine (11) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 220 hp manual available | AWD | 24–26 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 2 | Engine (2) | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 220 hp manual available | AWD | 24–26 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 8 | Engine (3) | No |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD | 24–26 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 13 | Unknown or other (3) | No |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, FWD | 23–26 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 40 | Engine (13) | No |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, FWD | 23–26 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 64 | Engine (18) | No |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, FWD | 24–25 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 46 | Air bags (32) | No |
| 2011 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, FWD | 24–25 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 51 | Air bags (31) | No |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.2L 6-cyl manual available | AWD, FWD | 21–26 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 78 | Air bags (38) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: A5 2017–2025, A5 2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | AUDI A5 4 DR N/A AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 8 |
| 2026 | AUDI A5 4 DR N/A FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 8 |
| 2026 | AUDI S5 4 DR N/A AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Audi A5 Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 8 |
| 2025 | Audi A5 Sedan 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 8 |
| 2025 | Audi A5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Audi RS 5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Audi S5 Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 11 |
| 2025 | Audi S5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Audi A5 Cabriolet C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Audi A5 Coupe 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | Audi A5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Audi RS 5 Coupe 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Audi RS 5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Audi S5 Cabriolet C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Audi S5 Coupe 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | Audi S5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi A5 Cabriolet C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi A5 Coupe 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi A5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi RS 5 Coupe 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi RS 5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi S5 Cabriolet C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi S5 Coupe 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi S5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi A5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 7 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi A5 Cabriolet C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi A5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 7 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi RS 5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi RS 5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi S5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi S5 Cabriolet C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi S5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Audi A5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 8 |
| 2021 | Audi A5 Cabriolet C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 8 |
| 2021 | Audi A5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 8 |
| 2021 | Audi RS 5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 | Audi RS 5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 | Audi S5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | Audi S5 Cabriolet C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | Audi S5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 | Audi A5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 4 | 60 |
| 2020 | Audi A5 Cabiolet C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | Audi A5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 4 | 60 |
| 2020 | Audi S5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 4 | 25 |
| 2020 | Audi S5 Cabriolet C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | Audi S5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 4 | 25 |
| 2019 | Audi A5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 3 | 12 |
| 2019 | Audi A5 C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 3 | 12 |
| 2019 | Audi A5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 3 | 12 |
| 2019 | Audi RS5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 5 | 3 |
| 2019 | Audi RS5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 5 | 3 |
| 2019 | Audi S5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 4 | 6 |
| 2019 | Audi S5 C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 4 | 6 |
| 2019 | Audi S5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 4 | 6 |
| 2018 | Audi A5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | Audi A5 C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | Audi A5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Audi RS5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | Audi S5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 3 | 26 |
| 2018 | Audi S5 C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 3 | 26 |
| 2018 | Audi S5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 3 | 26 |
| 2017 | Audi A5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 | Audi A5 C AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 | Audi S5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | Audi S5 C AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | Audi A5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 7 |
| 2016 | Audi A5 C AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 7 |
| 2016 | Audi S5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | Audi S5 C AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | Audi A5 C AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 9 |
| 2015 | Audi A5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 9 |
| 2015 | Audi RS5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | Audi RS5 C AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | Audi S5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | Audi S5 C AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | Audi A5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 29 |
| 2014 | Audi A5 C FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 29 |
| 2014 | Audi A5 C AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 29 |
| 2014 | Audi RS5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | Audi RS5 Cabrio C FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | Audi RS5 Cabrio C AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | Audi S5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | Audi S5 C FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | Audi S5 C AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 | Audi A5 C AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 38 |
| 2013 | Audi A5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 35 |
| 2013 | Audi A5 C FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 38 |
| 2013 | Audi RS5 C AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 7 |
| 2013 | Audi RS5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 7 |
| 2013 | Audi RS5 C FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 7 |
| 2013 | Audi S5 C AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 16 |
| 2013 | Audi S5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 16 |
| 2013 | Audi S5 C FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 16 |
| 2012 | Audi A5 C AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 22 |
| 2012 | Audi A5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 22 |
| 2012 | Audi A5 C FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 22 |
| 2012 | Audi S5 C AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 10 |
| 2012 | Audi S5 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 10 |
| 2012 | Audi S5 C FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 10 |
| 2011 | Audi A5 Cabriolet C AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 38 |
| 2011 | Audi A5 Cabriolet C FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 38 |
| 2011 | Audi A5 Coupe 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 24 |
| 2011 | Audi S5 Cabriolet C AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 13 |
| 2011 | Audi S5 Cabriolet C FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 13 |
| 2011 | Audi S5 Coupe 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 8 |
| 2010 | Audi A5 2-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 34 |
| 2010 | Audi A5 Cabriolet w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 50 |
| 2010 | Audi S5 2-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 20 |
| 2010 | Audi S5 Cabriolet w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 28 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A5 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2025 | A5 Sportback S line quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2025 | A5 Sportback quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2025 | A5 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2024 | A5 Cabriolet quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2024 | A5 Coupe quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2024 | A5 Sportback S line quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2024 | A5 Sportback quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2023 | A5 Cabriolet quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2023 | A5 Coupe quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2023 | A5 Sportback S-Line quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2023 | A5 Sportback quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2022 | A5 Cabriolet quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2022 | A5 Coupe quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2022 | A5 Sportback S line quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2022 | A5 Sportback quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2021 | A5 Cabriolet quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2021 | A5 Sportback S line quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2021 | A5 Sportback quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2021 | A5 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2020 | A5 Cabriolet quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2020 | A5 Sportback quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2020 | A5 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2019 | A5 Cabriolet quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2019 | A5 Sportback quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2019 | A5 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2018 | A5 Cabriolet quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2018 | A5 Sportback quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2018 | A5 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
27 |
| 2017 | A5 Cabriolet quattro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2017 | A5 quattro | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–26 |
| 2016 | A5 Cabriolet quattro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2016 | A5 quattro | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–26 |
| 2015 | A5 Cabriolet quattro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2015 | A5 quattro | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–26 |
| 2014 | A5 Cabriolet | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2014 | A5 Cabriolet quattro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2014 | A5 quattro | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–26 |
| 2013 | A5 Cabriolet | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2013 | A5 Cabriolet quattro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; FFV |
23–24 |
| 2013 | A5 quattro | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; FFV |
23–26 |
| 2012 | A5 Cabriolet | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2012 | A5 Cabriolet quattro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2012 | A5 quattro | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–25 |
| 2011 | A5 Cabriolet | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2011 | A5 Cabriolet quattro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2011 | A5 quattro | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–25 |
| 2010 | A5 Cabriolet | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2010 | A5 Cabriolet quattro | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2010 | A5 quattro | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
21–25 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.