2007-2016 A5 OverviewAudi A5 Overview (2007 - 2016)
B8 - 8T
Tech Specs Summary
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- 127 - 155 mph
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- 4.5 - 10.2 seconds
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- 134 - 444 hp
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- 19.3 - 56 mpg
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- 3,131 - 4,398 lbs
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- 16.1 - 45.3 ft3 (Coupé)
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- 11.3 - 13.4 ft3 (Convertible)
This generation of the Audi A5 (B8 - 8T) was produced by the German manufacturer Audi between 2007 - 2016. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as either a coupé or convertible. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 134 hp 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 444 hp 4.2 L V8 gasoline engine. It has multi-link suspension front and rear.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the A5 is the Audi RS5 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro which scores 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 444 hp and a power/weight ratio of 8.93 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI 136 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 889 miles and can store 17-45.3 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,866 lbs.