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2013 Audi A5 consumer reviews

$37,850–$39,050 MSRP range
side view of 2013 A5 Audi
(46 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.5
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I have owned myAudi A5 premium plus 2.

I have owned myAudi A5 premium plus 2.0T for over 9 years,I am the second owner. I have looked at newer ones and the S5 and the RS5 but have kept firm with the A5. My car is monsoon Gray with saddle interior. I have 51000 miles on it and I get about 25 mpg. The comfortable, quiet ride is only surpassed by the 8 speed at in sport mode as it effortlessly and flawlessly brings me to 70mph on the pa turnpike. Wow, still makes me smile after 9 years and smiles per mile is the most important thing for me now. When I get out of her I still have to take a moment to admire her lines and design. I have owned many cars, from many very competent manufactures but the Audi A6 to me is that 1 girl I will keep forever.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun car, great gas mileage, very pretty

This is our first Audi and we fell in love with the brand. Audis just drive better than other cars. This is a great handling car, and very comfortable for how low it sits. The only down side is how much parts and labor cost on these cars. $500 to replace a headlight bulb. Interior quality is far above most cars and the styling is so beautiful. Bottom line is that it costs to be cool. We have had very few issues with our Audi and will probably own another someday.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Sexy & Stylish Car

Such a fun car to drive. Super comfortable on long trips as well as stop n look styles that bring this vehicle all together. Impressive fuel mileage with equally impressive acceleration thanks to a smooth & quick shifting 8 speed transmission. The size can be deceiving but with the fold down rear seats this car rivals much bigger cars with the cargo carrying ability.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Take it from a car guy, it rocks

I’ve owned several Audi's, from A4's to S6's and currently own a 2006 BMW 330xi naturally aspirated, 2005 BMW 325CI, recently sold a VW CC, 328i, and Mercedes E350, needless to say I am a German car guy. The 2013 A5 coupe 6 speed is a pleasure to drive at high speeds or cruising the city streets. It takes a second or so before the boost kicks in, but when it does, tell your girl to hold on to her wig because this car flies. I think most people will get better gas mileage than me however I like a spirited drive and the Audi A5 meets expectations every time its tested. The car looks absolutely gorgeous even when parked next to a friends 2012 Bentley GT Coupe and oddly enough a lot of the buttons and switches look similar too (I think the share the parts bin), but that's another story. If you are single, drive the A5 around and you wont be for very long, lol, just kidding, but it is a beautiful car. Mine is a 2013 2.0T coupe 6 speed and again it hauls. In short, the 2.0T in my opinion is the best motor from Audi for service, reliability and performance reasons. If you have your eye on one get one you'll be happy that you did.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Perfect daily drive

Best car for daily use , looks better than any sports car and Quattro makes this car perfect , beat car for everybody no matter on age

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most comforting, reliable car I've owned!

Very comfortable drive. Clean cut, comforting look. Overly reliable, and well-kept up with. Attractive, low profiled car. Great on gas. Won't have to look for another car until you're ready to move along.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Bought used as my first car

As a 17 year old who bought this as their first car. I must say it’s an excellent car. I bought a used 2013 A5 convertible with the premium plus package (Cabriolet) with approximately 40,000 miles on it. And it runs like its new! 0-60 time of around 6 seconds. Great mileage, I drive to and from 2 different schools every day of the week + more driving on weekends, and I only fill up once every 2 weeks. The convertible top is excellent as well as it can be opened and closed while driving up to 31 miles per hour. The cars appearance is also awesome, I’ve gotten lots of compliments and looks from people while on the road as even up to 2020 it’s still an impressive and clean looking vehicle. In terms of handling and driving the acceleration and speed will leave other cars in the dust. Especially in highways. I’m a pretty aggressive driver and this car never lets me down. Additionally the sports mode on this car is awesome, it really revs the engine and you truly feel like you’re driving a powerful car. It additionally has some advanced technology inside that stiffens suspension and gives it a great sporty feel. Overall, couldn’t have asked for a better car and it was worth every penny!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The “soon to be stealth”Audi

Thi s coupe is a collectors choice. I’m not sure I want to sell it now that I know more about this car. Make an offer .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nothing another for this price

I own two such cars, one in Russia and one in the US. Driveability is perfect (suspension hard enough, perfect balance between comfort and road stability), engine performance is perfect (it is GDI turbo engine, full torque available from 1400 RPM and steady till 4500 RPM). I used to drive this car in Russia for 2 years and when question to purchase a vehicle in the US raised, no choices was for me. Only Audi, only A5.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very unreliable car in my experience

Hi all I own an Audi A5 2013, 1.8 TFSI coupe, I bought this car as a second hand (used) from trade center UK in Wednesbury I thought "what a great car..." Test drive it liked it bought it few months later it went on limbo mode just like that all of the sudden no warnings nothing, took it to an RAC approved garage ( when I bought the car I was recommended to buy the premium RAC warranty which u have to pay 41.50 UK pounds per month for 3 years ) and they told me that they had to replace a part that has to do with the a/c of the car( air conditioning ) which cost them £1000 then few months later one of my injectors went bad so I had to take it to an RAC approved garage again for the to fix it, when that was done and I got my car back all of the sudden the EPC light came on with the traction control on the dashboard I thought FFS this is some sort of a joke... Took it to a garage again my mechanic had to replace a part that he thought would fix the car which it didn't so when he reported the problem to me he also said that he thinks it could be the control module unit of the car which is the brain of the car apparently it was flooded with water, somehow the when it rains the water makes it way to the ECU but when he hired an electrician the electrician said that there was nothing wrong with the ECU so I thought great at least I don't have to pay money from my own pocket to get it replaced because apparently the ECU is not covered under the premium RAC warranty, the electrician told my mechanic that the part he ordered and got it replaced it was faulty so my mechanic contacted the VW (Volkswagen ) ppl ( because that's where he ordered it from ) and asked for another one, so he installed it and still the problem wasn't fixed so he called me and explained to me what happened and now he had to call out an Audi expert, that was few days ago, when I called my mechanic today to ask him for an update on my car he said that the Audi expert said that there is a fault in the ECU and that he is trying to find a cost effective way to fix it instead of replacing the whole thing, I feel like my mechanic had my car more than what I did I been in and out from garages for a good 2 months and still going. I would not recommend this car to anyone and it's a huge disappointment also worth me ruining that the fuel consumption is really bad I have to top up my car fuel £65 every 2 weeks and I mostly travel back and forth from work to home for 5 days sometimes 4 days a week, 10 minutes to drive to work and 10 minutes to drive back home.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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