2011 Audi A5

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Rating8.0

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Compact Coupe
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$36,900 - $44,650
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Commodious cabin for a compact coupe

Low on trunk space

8-speed automatic swaps the 6-speed automatic transmission

A standard all-wheel-drive system delivers all-weather traction

Almost all the advanced safety aids are stuffed in packages

3.2L V6 engine has been dropped from the offerings

Excellent fuel economy

The Titanium Sport package is a fresh addition, whereas the Diver Assist package is dropped from the list of options

The rearview camera and parking sensors are standardized on the Prestige variant, whereas power rear window shade is offered as an option on the same trim

The blind-spot warning comes in the form of a standalone option

Navigation package encompasses HD radio function

Specs & Features

$44,650

price

211 hp @ 4300 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2011 Audi A5 Coupe is a compact coupe offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $36,900. For that price, it mainly competes with the BMW 3 Series Coupe and the more powerful Infiniti G37 Coupe. Between 3 trims, the A5 Coupe offers a single powertrain. It is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine making 211 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The A5 Coupe reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.6 seconds with the manual transmission, which gets pumped up to 6.3 seconds with the automatic. Depending on the powertrain, the A5 Coupe can manage a combined fuel economy of between 24 and 25 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 11 striking colors the A5 Coupe comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

In our opinion, the A5 Premium Plus is a sensible choice. It has most of the features that most buyers would want or need. For convenience and comfort, it gets a tri-zone automatic climate control system, heated front seating, automatic wipers, and more.

Trims

    Premium
    $36,900 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Automatic Front air conditioning
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite
    Premium Plus
    $36,900 onwards
    • Bi-Xenon headlamps
    • Frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror
    • Heated Front Seats
    • Tri-Zone automatic temperature control system
    • USB/iPod audio interface
    Prestige
    $36,900 onwards
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Auto-Dimming side mirrors
    • Bang & olufsen 3d premium sound system
    • Driver memory functions
    • Side assist

Compare to similar cars

Price

$36,900- $44,650

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.04

Horsepower

211 hp @ 4300 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

Capacity

4

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$47,000- $50,000

Gasoline

8.25

265 hp @ 6000 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

4

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$53,650- $59,050

Gasoline

8.88

354 hp @ 7000 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

4

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$118,900- $136,300

Gasoline

7.91

405 hp @ 7100 rpm

339 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

4

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$51,900- $62,100

Gasoline

8.24

265 hp @ 7200 rpm

221 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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2011 Audi A5 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2011 Audi A5

    Ranked #4

    6.4 sec15.1 sec130 mph
    2011 Audi TTS

    Ranked #1

    4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph
    2011 Audi S5

    Ranked #1

    4.9 sec13.3 sec155 mph
    5.1 sec13.5 sec177 mph
    5.5 sec13.7 sec-

    2011 Audi A5 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2011 Audi A5

      Ranked #1

      21 mpg31 mpg25 mpg16.9 gal.354.9/523.9 mi.
      2011 Audi TTS

      Ranked #2

      21 mpg29 mpg24 mpg15.8 gal.331.8/458.2 mi.
      20 mpg27 mpg22 mpg16.9 gal.321.1/456.3 mi.
      2011 Audi S5

      Ranked #4

      14 mpg22 mpg17 mpg16.6 gal.232.4/365.2 mi.
      13 mpg20 mpg15 mpg22.7 gal.295.1/454 mi.

      2011 Audi A5 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2011 Audi A5

        Ranked #2

        182.1 in.73 in.54 in.5 in.108.3 in.
        192.2 in.75.4 in.53.3 in.4 in.115.8 in.
        2011 Audi S5

        Ranked #2

        182.1 in.78 in.54 in.4 in.108.3 in.
        172.3 in.70.9 in.51.3 in.4 in.95.1 in.
        2011 Audi TTS

        Ranked #4

        165.3 in.72.5 in.53 in.4 in.97.2 in.

        2011 Audi A5 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2011 Audi A5

          Ranked #3

          12.2 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.
          5.3 cu.ft.103.8 cu.ft.141.9 cu.ft.
          2011 Audi S5

          Ranked #2

          12.2 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          2011 Audi TTS

          Ranked #2

          13.1 cu.ft.73.9 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          9.2 cu.ft.86 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.

          2011 Audi A5 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2011 Audi A5

            Ranked #1

            27.1 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.60 ft.
            2011 Audi S5

            Ranked #2

            57.5 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.-
            141.9 cu.ft.5.3 cu.ft.141.9 cu.ft.-
            2011 Audi TTS

            Ranked #5

            57.5 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.

            2011 Audi A5 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2011 Audi A5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3583 lbs.
              2011 Audi S5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3858 lbs.
              761 lbs.2932 lbs.
              2011 Audi TTS

              Ranked #1

              772 lbs.3153 lbs.
              816 lbs.4147 lbs.

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