2015 Audi A5

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Rating8.7

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Compact Coupe
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$40,000 - $56,000
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

First-rate cabin quality

Choppy infotainment controls

AWD is standard now

Agile handling and well-mannered ride

Cramped rear row

Impressive gas mileage

Decent set of standard features

Specs & Features

$47,600

price

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2015 Audi A5 Coupe makes for an excellent contender in the midsize coupe. With 3 trims on offer, the 2015 Audi A5 Coupe has a base MSRP of $40,000 competing directly with the Cadillac ATS Coupe, Mercedes-Benz C 350 Coupe, and the BMW 430i Coupe. Only a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. There is also an optional 8-speed automatic transmission available. Together, they produce 220 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 6.3 seconds, the Audi A5 Coupe maintains a combined fuel economy of 26 MPG. Audi offers the A5 Coupe in more than 16 stunning colors, with the Misano Red Pearl Effect being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

There is a good balance between features and price in the Premium Plus trim. In addition to the luxury features you'll likely want in a luxury vehicle, you'll get additional safety and driver assistance features as well.

Trims

    Premium
    $40,000 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    Premium Plus
    $42,300 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 220 hp @ 4450 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg
    Prestige
    $48,400 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 220 hp @ 4450 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$40,000- $56,000

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.71

Horsepower

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

Capacity

4

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$40,350- $51,700

Gasoline

8.27

211 hp @ 4300 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

-

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Gasoline

8.68

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

4

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Gasoline

7.76

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

4

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Gasoline

8.12

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

255 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

4

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$40,950- $62,100

Gasoline

8.69

330 hp @ 7000 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

4

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$65,000- $99,000

Gasoline

8.57

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

2

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Gasoline

8.03

467 hp @ 7100 rpm

389 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

4

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Gasoline

8.11

306 hp @ 6400 rpm

277 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

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Gasoline

8.06

454 hp @ 7000 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

4

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2015 Audi A5 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2015 Audi A5

    Ranked #9

    6.3 sec15 sec130 mph
    2015 BMW M4

    Ranked #1

    3.9 sec12.1 sec155 mph
    4.4 sec12.5 sec-
    4.5 sec13.1 sec-
    2015 Audi S5

    Ranked #4

    4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph
    2015 Audi TTS

    Ranked #4

    4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph

    2015 Audi A5 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2015 Audi A5

      Ranked #2

      21 mpg32 mpg26 mpg16.1 gal.354.2/515.2 mi.
      23 mpg35 mpg27 mpg15.8 gal.363.4/553 mi.
      2015 Audi TTS

      Ranked #2

      22 mpg31 mpg26 mpg15.8 gal.- -
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.370/518 mi.
      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg20 gal.380/540 mi.
      19 mpg28 mpg22 mpg17.4 gal.330.6/487.2 mi.

      2015 Audi A5 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2015 Audi A5

        Ranked #7

        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.
        185.2 in.72.6 in.54.7 in.5.1 in.107.5 in.
        184.8 in.72.4 in.54.9 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.
        183.1 in.71.8 in.54.8 in.5.1 in.112.2 in.
        2015 Audi S5

        Ranked #5

        182.7 in.73 in.53.9 in.4 in.108.3 in.

        2015 Audi A5 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2015 Audi A5

          Ranked #6

          12.2 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.
          10.4 cu.ft.82 cu.ft.61.8 cu.ft.
          2015 Audi TTS

          Ranked #2

          -73.9 cu.ft.24.7 cu.ft.
          11 cu.ft.96.2 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          2015 BMW M4

          Ranked #4

          11 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.
          41 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.

          2015 Audi A5 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2015 Audi A5

            Ranked #1

            8.8 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.-
            61.8 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.61.8 cu.ft.-
            9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.-
            2015 Audi TTS

            Ranked #4

            57.5 cu.ft.-24.7 cu.ft.76 ft.
            53.2 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.-
            2015 Audi S5

            Ranked #6

            -12.2 cu.ft.-76 ft.

            2015 Audi A5 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2015 Audi A5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3583 lbs.
              700 lbs.3958 lbs.
              2015 Audi S5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3858 lbs.
              -4145 lbs.
              840 lbs.3495 lbs.
              1023 lbs.3633 lbs.

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