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Audi RS 5

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  • 2dr Cpe
    Starts at
    $69,600
    16 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cabriolet
    Starts at
    $77,900
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Highest-performance version of Audi A5/S5 coupe
Coupe or Cabriolet convertible
Dual-clutch automatic
Lowered suspension
Upgraded brakes

The good & the bad

The good

Cohesive performance
Acceleration
Engine/exhaust sound
All-wheel-drive refinement
Dynamics

The bad

No stick shift
Ride too firm for some
No adaptive suspension
Seat adjustability
Small backseat
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Expert 2014 Audi RS 5 review

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Vehicle Overview

The RS 5 is the high-performance variant of Audi’s A5 and S5 coupe and convertible and a competitor to the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. It’s powered by a high-revving 4.2-liter V-8 that’s good for 450 horsepower. Other changes versus the A5 and S5 include a lowered suspension, sportier styling, a dressier cabin and many personalization options.
New for 2014
A blind spot warning system has been added to the available navigation system package, ventilated comfort seats are a new option for the coupe, and a Black Optic Package is available for the convertible.
Exterior Highlights

  • Standard 19-inch alloy wheels; 20- inch wheels available
  • Adaptive xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights with LED daytime running lights
  • LED taillights
  • Performance suspension with 0.8-inch lower ride height
  • Rear spoiler deploys at 75 mph
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Available sport exhaust

Interior Highlights

  • Seats four
  • Nappa leather upholstery
  • Gauge cluster includes racetrack lap timer
  • Three-zone automatic air conditioning
  • Flat-bottom sport steering wheel with shift paddles
  • CD stereo with iPod integration
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Available navigation system with backup camera

Under the Hood

  • 450-hp, 4.2-liter V-8 engine
  • Horsepower peaks at 8,250 rpm
  • Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
  • All-wheel drive with rear-biased torque split
  • Audi Drive Select system adjusts steering, throttle and transmission settings
  • Available sport rear differential

Safety Features

  • Antilock brakes with 14.4-inch front discs
  • Electronic stability system with Sport mode
  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats
  • Side curtain airbags (coupe)
  • Available blind spot warning system

 

2014 Audi RS 5 review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The RS 5 is the high-performance variant of Audi’s A5 and S5 coupe and convertible and a competitor to the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. It’s powered by a high-revving 4.2-liter V-8 that’s good for 450 horsepower. Other changes versus the A5 and S5 include a lowered suspension, sportier styling, a dressier cabin and many personalization options.
New for 2014
A blind spot warning system has been added to the available navigation system package, ventilated comfort seats are a new option for the coupe, and a Black Optic Package is available for the convertible.
Exterior Highlights

  • Standard 19-inch alloy wheels; 20- inch wheels available
  • Adaptive xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights with LED daytime running lights
  • LED taillights
  • Performance suspension with 0.8-inch lower ride height
  • Rear spoiler deploys at 75 mph
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Available sport exhaust

Interior Highlights

  • Seats four
  • Nappa leather upholstery
  • Gauge cluster includes racetrack lap timer
  • Three-zone automatic air conditioning
  • Flat-bottom sport steering wheel with shift paddles
  • CD stereo with iPod integration
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Available navigation system with backup camera

Under the Hood

  • 450-hp, 4.2-liter V-8 engine
  • Horsepower peaks at 8,250 rpm
  • Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
  • All-wheel drive with rear-biased torque split
  • Audi Drive Select system adjusts steering, throttle and transmission settings
  • Available sport rear differential

Safety Features

  • Antilock brakes with 14.4-inch front discs
  • Electronic stability system with Sport mode
  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats
  • Side curtain airbags (coupe)
  • Available blind spot warning system

 

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4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Maintenance
1 years / 5,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / less than 60,000 miles
Basic
1 year or 20,000 miles (whichever occurs first)
Dealer certification
125-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
4.9 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.9
Performance 4.8
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.9
Reliability 4.8

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  • By SpoiledCarGuy from Columbus Ohio
    Owns this car
    February 1, 2021

    Muscle, luxury, wind in your hair

    I’ve owned many cars, ranging from Acura to BMW to Volvo. This RS5 convertible is possibly the best overall drivers car I’ve owned. In comfort or Auto, easy daily driver. Dynamic will exhilarate and the exhaust will garner some attention. I get compliments almost every time I take it out. I bought it 2 yrs old w under 10k miles and have had it almost 5. Tires, brakes (pricey), routine maintenance and that’s it. Fast, aggressive when you want it, smooth all the time.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Black RS5 V8 from Dallas, Texas
    Owns this car
    December 3, 2019

    A Wolf in Sheep’s Colthing!

    After owning multiple “muscle cars”, the driving experience and looks of this V8 AWD, super car sounding grand tourer is incredible. The Dual Clutch is incredible, the engine sound makes the B&O sound system almost unnecessary...almost. A super car V8 with amazing handling gives you confidence. It’s wide body and shape make it look unassuming, every sleepers dream. I’ll always keep this car because of its NA motor and luxurious interior for the wife. The best Audi Coupe I’ve ever driven. M4, M3...just not comparison!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By FRT MAster from Fort Worth TX
    Owns this car
    May 17, 2019

    Best 40K all around luxury sports car in the world

    Hard to part with this car.. AWD sports car with luxury and style! and all the TOYS you could want.. Mean exhaust as well! Loved it!!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By NewtoAudi from Toledo, OH
    Owns this car
    March 28, 2019

    Sweet car for the money. Nice overall feel.

    This body style is meaner than the new RS5 design. I love the V8 and exhaust note. I wish some of the steering wheel controls where more intuitive. Radio for example...
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Kunal from SAFETY HARBOR
    Owns this car
    March 13, 2019

    I always felt like a king whenever I drive it.

    I have never felt disappointed in the past four years I drove this car on my decision of buying this car. I always felt like a king whenever I drive it. People stop me in between the road or parking lots and compliment about the beauty of this car.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Nicolas from New York
    Owns this car
    January 7, 2019

    Most reliable sports cars I ever had

    The car is super fast: FASTER & BETTER THEN M3 or M4 ROAD HANDLING is BETTER then C63AMG \\\\\ 0 to 60 = 3.9 seconds
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Superfan2334 from Peoria, Arizona
    Owns this car
    November 3, 2018

    So much fun to drive

    All the luxury of a Audi with the engine of a race car. You usually have to choose between sporty or luxury, this car has both
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Tony
    Test drove this car
    October 3, 2018

    Good and awesome

    Not all but most of them. It was nice to have test drive. I was thrilled and honored by service provided.had a great time talking to manager.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • By RAUDI 5 from Carmel, IN
    Owns this car
    August 17, 2017

    Audi RS5 is AWD Awesomeness!

    This is a beautiful car, especially with the optional wheels and black optic package. It looks aggressive and sporty. The exterior and interior styling is this car's strengths. Audi makes the best interiors in the business, hands down, and there is especially evident in an RS car. The car sounds amazing with the naturally aspirated V-8 and the optional Audi performance exhaust. Other than the styling this car's strong points are it's engine (spinning to 8,500 rpm), it's exhaust sound, it's transmission (7 spd S-tronic dual clutch), and it's trick Quattro AWD system with torque vectoring and sport rear diff. The car is comfortable but not the most comfortable (stiffer suspension, low pro tires, etc.) The car is a decent value but not a great one...it's expensive. And, the performance is solid, borderline great but not flat out amazing.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Four chewy from Snohomish
    Owns this car
    April 4, 2017

    Beast

    I can't say enough about the performance of this car! It's a monster. It's like a tiger that's getting ready to pounce. It just need you to give it a little bit of gas and boom you're off. Love it!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Hoosier-Fan87 from Midwest
    Owns this car
    June 3, 2014

    Great blend of German engineering and luxury

    I have a 2014 RS5 cabriolet. This car is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Coming from a 2012 BMW M3, the RS5 is much more civilized and refined, but can still put you back in your seat when you want to drive it hard. The exterior is gorgeous - one of the best looking cars in the Audi line-up. The fender flairs, absent on the A5 and S5, plus the masculine grill and air intakes in the front, give the RS5 an aggressive stance. Audi's attention to detail and quality is superb. The interior is well designed and made of quality of materials. The MMI system is far superior to the M3, with a more advanced navigation system that uses a higher resolution display vs the BMW. The ride is smoother compared to the BMW as well. Put it is comfort mode, and the DCT shifts are almost undetectable. Put it in dynamic mode, and the exhausts rumble to life and the DCT shifts are purposeful as the rpms push 8400 between gears. With the convertible top, usable rear seats (a bit tight, but kid-friendly) and Quattro all wheel drive, this is a great all-around daily driver for year round conditions. The M3 is a great driving car with a track pedigree, excellent handling and balance, powerful V8 engine, and a blast to drive. The M3 is much more of a performance car with a high-strung personality. But it was a bit raw as an all around family/fun car. I was looking for a car that had a bit of everything in one vehicle, and the RS5 fits the bill quite nicely with a lot of style and punch.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Old Car Guy from Alabama
    Owns this car
    June 1, 2014

    Can't Help But Love It!

    My last two cars have been Genesis Grand Touring 3.8 Coupes, which I really loved as a terrific value. But when I went just to look at Audi and got a test drive in the RS 5 it was game over. This car is like nothing else for the money I have experienced. I've been to Porsche Performance Driving School at Barber Motorsports Park for for 4 years and love those cars. This car is so close in performance to the 911 Carrera S for a whole lot less money, I just had to have it. I love the comfort with the outstanding performance and all the tech equipment. At 135 mph it is stable you really feel in full control. This 72 year old kid is loving every minute of this car.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2014 Audi RS 5?

The 2014 Audi RS 5 is available in 1 trim level:

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What is the MPG of the 2014 Audi RS 5?

The 2014 Audi RS 5 offers up to 16 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2014 Audi RS 5 reliable?

The 2014 Audi RS 5 has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2014 Audi RS 5 owners.

Is the 2014 Audi RS 5 a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2014 Audi RS 5. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.9 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.9
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.9
  • Reliability: 4.8

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