Compare 2018 Audi A5 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $42,800 | $43,200 | $43,300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $39,804 | $40,176 | $40,770 |
| Destination | $975 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | N/A | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | Analog | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| Head-up Display | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center Sliding | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 40-20-40 Bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench | 40-20-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Seat Trim | Leather | MB-Tex Leatherette | Sensatec Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/HD, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 10 | 5 | 9 |
| Amplifier | 180W | 590W | Standard |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | COMAND With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | SIDEGUARD | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Mbrace | BMW Assist ECall |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Xenon Plus | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Parking System Plus | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist | Park Distance Control |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Audi Active Lane Assist | Active Lane Keeping Assist | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | With Chrome Bar | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Rear | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P245/40HR18.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P225/45VR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 245/40HR18 | 255/40YR10 |
| Wheels | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 18" Silver W/painted Accents Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Quattro All Wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | Audi Drive Select | Agility Control | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | Standard | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 9-spd Auto W/OD | 8-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.56 | 3.07 | 3.15 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 184.0 " | 184.5 " | 182.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.7 " | 71.3 " | 71.8 " |
| Exterior Height | 54.0 " | 55.3 " | 54.6 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 252 @ 5,000 Rpm | 241 @ 5,550 Rpm | 248 @ 5,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 273 @ 1,600 Rpm | 273 @ 1,300 Rpm | 258 @ 1,450 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 33 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 34 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.6 Seconds | N/A | 7.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.3 Seconds | N/A | 15.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 90 Mph | N/A | 86 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | N/A | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | N/A | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.27/3.62 " | 3.23/3.72 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,549 Lbs. | 3,616 Lbs. | 3,610 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 4,605 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,050 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,665 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 910 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 " | 111.8 " | 110.6 " |
| Front Track | 62.5 " | 61.5 " | 60.8 " |
| Rear Track | 61.7 " | 60.9 " | 62.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.8 '' | 18.4 '' | 18.5 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 5.1 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .29 | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 42.0 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 32.7 " | 32.0 " | 33.7 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.0 " | 38.8 " | 39.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 35.6 " | 37.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.3 " | 54.8 " | 54.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 50.7 " | 51.7 " | 54.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 11.6 Cu.ft. | 10.5 Cu.ft. | 17.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 11.6 Cu.ft. | 10.5 Cu.ft. | 45.9 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 15.3 Gal. | 17.4 Gal. | 15.8 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Poor | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.07 | $1.13 | $1.09 |
| Depreciation | $29,020 | $29,523 | $30,340 |
| Fees and Taxes | $3,456 | $3,486 | $3,473 |
| Fuel Cost | $5,390 | $5,903 | $5,303 |
| Insurance | $6,874 | $5,787 | $6,324 |
| Maintenance | $3,212 | $5,623 | $3,104 |
| Repairs | $1,416 | $1,543 | $1,735 |
| Opportunity Costs | $353 | $372 | $343 |
| Total Cost | $53,719 | $56,271 | $54,647 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Front | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | acceptable | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Evaluation | good | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | N/A |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | good | N/A |
| Lower Leg/Foot | marginal | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
| Roof Strength | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Ease of Use | good | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
