2017 Audi A5

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Rating7.5

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Compact Coupe
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$41,200 - $48,600
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on March 17, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Manual transmission is offered and it is impressively slick-shifting

Lacks some high-tech features offered by rivals

Remains unchanged for 2017

Usable second-row for a coupe

Rivals offer more power and faster acceleration

Interior has pleasing material quality

Cargo space isn't adequate

Specs & Features

$48,600

price

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

8-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2017 Audi A5 Coupe is a compact coupe offered in a single trim, starting off at a base MSRP of $41,200. For that price, it mainly competes with the BMW 4 Series Coupe, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, and the Lexus RC 300 Coupe. The A5 Coupe offers 2 powertrains. It is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine making 220 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 automatic transmission, which gets pumped up to 6.3 seconds with the manual. Depending on the powertrain, the A5 Coupe can manage a combined fuel economy of between 25 and 26 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 7 striking colors the A5 Coupe comes in really pull you towards itself. "Drive.com.au" feels that "its cabin has the same modern airy styling treatment". Check out more on this video.

Buying Advice

The 2017 Audi A5 Coupe is a fun-to-drive and luxurious coupe in the segment. It is offered in a single trim while there are some packages and optional features on offer. We recommend the optional 19" Black Optic Package and the Convenience Package.

Trims

    Sport
    $41,200 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$41,200- $48,600

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.5

Horsepower

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

Capacity

4

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$156,000

Gasoline

8.21

573 hp @ 6500 rpm

476 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

2

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$53,900- $66,300

Gasoline

8.6

300 hp @ 6500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 1950 rpm

2

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$64,165

Gasoline

6.68

467 hp @ 7100 rpm

389 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

4

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$52,500

Gasoline

8.19

292 hp @ 5400 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm

4

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$66,200- $74,700

Gasoline

7.94

320 hp @ 5500 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm

4

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$33,150- $40,950

Gasoline

8.66

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

4

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$40,155

Gasoline

7.2

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

4

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$41,950- $59,300

Gasoline

8.54

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

4

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$42,770

Gasoline

7.41

255 hp @ 6400 rpm

236 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

4

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2017 Audi A5 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2017 Audi A5

    Ranked #11

    6.3 sec15 sec130 mph
    3.1 sec11.2 sec172 mph
    2017 BMW M4

    Ranked #2

    4 sec12.3 sec155 mph
    4.4 sec12.5 sec-
    4.4 sec-96 mph
    4.5 sec13.0 sec186 mph

    2017 Audi A5 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2017 Audi A5

      Ranked #3

      21 mpg32 mpg26 mpg16.1 gal.370.30/515.20 mi.
      24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg13.7 gal.328.8/479.5 mi.
      21 mpg34 mpg27 mpg15.8 gal.363.4/537.2 mi.
      22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg17.4 gal.382.8/556.8 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg20 gal.440/600 mi.
      2017 Audi TTS

      Ranked #4

      23 mpg27 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.326.6/383.4 mi.

      2017 Audi A5 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2017 Audi A5

        Ranked #7

        182.1 in.73 in.54 in.5 in.108.3 in.
        194.2 in.75.4 in.53.3 in.5 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.
        184.8 in.72.4 in.55.1 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.
        184.8 in.72.4 in.54.9 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.

        2017 Audi A5 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2017 Audi A5

          Ranked #7

          12.2 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.
          10.4 cu.ft.82 cu.ft.66.3 cu.ft.
          14.4 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          13.8 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          2017 Audi TTS

          Ranked #3

          12 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          2017 BMW M4

          Ranked #4

          15.7 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.

          2017 Audi A5 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2017 Audi A5

            Ranked #1

            8.8 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.232 ft.
            -10.1 cu.ft.--
            8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.-
            61.8 cu.ft.14.4 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.-
            9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.-
            57.5 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.

            2017 Audi A5 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2017 Audi A5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3483 lbs.
              2017 Audi S5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3858 lbs.
              704 lbs.2944 lbs.
              1064 lbs.3455 lbs.
              700 lbs.3891 lbs.
              785 lbs.3373 lbs.

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