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Audi A4 vs. Audi A5

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2025 Audi A42026 Audi A5
Starting MSRP
$42,000
$50,200
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
MPG
26 City / 36 Hwy
22 City / 32 Hwy
Horsepower
201 hp
268 hp
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2025 Audi A42026 Audi A5
Displacement
2.0 L/121
2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
201 @ 4200
268 @ 5000
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
236 @ 1450
295 @ 1750
Transmission Options
  • 7-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 7-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
26 City / 36 Hwy
22 City / 32 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2025 Audi A42026 Audi A5
Front Tire Size
P245/40HR18
P235/45HR18
Rear Wheel Material
Forged Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
18 X 8 in
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
18 X 8 in
Rear Tire Size
P245/40HR18
P235/45HR18
Front Wheel Material
Forged Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
N/A
Spare Tire Size
Compact
N/A

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2025 Audi A42026 Audi A5
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2025 Audi A42026 Audi A5
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
40 ft
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2025 Audi A42026 Audi A5
Length, Overall
188 in
190 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
55 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Rear
61 in
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Front
62 in
N/A
Wheelbase
111 in
114 in
Passenger Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Head Room
37 in
40 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
57 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
Not available
23 ft³
Second Leg Room
36 in
36 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
73 in
Second Head Room
37 in
37 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
Not available
37 ft³
Trunk Volume
12 ft³
N/A
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Height, Overall
56 in
57 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2025 Audi A42026 Audi A5
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
15 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,638 lbs
4,090 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2025 Audi A42026 Audi A5
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not available
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2025 Audi A42026 Audi A5
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2025 Audi A42026 Audi A5
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
420
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2025 Audi A42026 Audi A5
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
13 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
13 in

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2025 Audi A4 or the 2026 Audi A5?

The 2025 Audi A4 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Audi A5 with 29 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2025 Audi A4 or the 2026 Audi A5?

The 2025 Audi A4 is cheaper than the 2026 Audi A5 with a $42,000 starting MSRP versus a $50,200 starting MSRP.

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