Which is the most popular engine in the Audi A5?

There's a near equal split between petrol and diesel engines on the used market. Some people prefer the smaller engines, such as the 35 TFSI or 35 TDi, to increase efficiency, while others are more focused on performance.

Which are the most popular trim levels?

Audi currently offers the A5 in several trims, including the Sport, S Line and Black Edition. The S Line is currently the most popular trim, as it provides a sportier look with a rear spoiler, lowered suspension and S Line detailing on both the outside and inside the cabin.

What optional extras should I look out for?

We recommend looking out for models with heated seating (both front and rear heated seats are available on used Sportback models). There are also models with an adaptive sports suspension that improves handling. A panoramic sunroof can allow more light into the cabin, and a premium Bang & Olufsen stereo provides great sound quality.

Is the Audi A5 a good family car?

The five-door A5 Sportback would be the better option for families as there are easily accessible rear doors, ISOFIX child seat mounts and a spacious boot.

Is there a hybrid version of the Audi A5?

While Audi has been a leader in hybrid and electric vehicles, the A5 doesn't currently come in a hybrid version. The A3 and A6 are offered as a plug-in hybrid, if that's a key selling point for you.

Is the Audi A5 available as an automatic?

Yes, the majority of used A5 models have an automatic transmission. There are also manual gearboxes available, but they are far rarer on the used market.

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?

While the majority of Audi A5 cars were built with standard front-wheel drive, there are some four-wheel drive models available. Audi calls the all-wheel drive platform 'Quattro', meaning that all four wheels are powered.

1,250 Used Audi A5 cars for sale

Audi A52023 - 35 TDI S Line 5dr S Tronic

£27,998

2L
32.7K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Click & Collect Southampton

01414839954 *

4.7/5 Stars

Audi A52017 (17) - 2.0 TDI ultra S line Coupe 2dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (190 ps)

Low Mileage

£14,295

Finance available £279 pm

2L
58.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Coupe

Eclipse Car Sales Limited

02392006073 *

4.6/5 Stars

Audi A52022 - 35 TFSI S Line 2dr S Tronic

£24,498

2L
34.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Coupe

Arnold Clark Mazda MG (Stirling)

01786230675 *

4.7/5 Stars

Audi A52007 (07) - 3.0 TDI Quattro Sport 2dr

Low Mileage

£2,990

3L
121.6K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Coupe

2k Motor Group

01733797035 *

Audi A52022 - S5 TDI 341 Quattro Black Edition 2dr Tiptronic

Reduced

£38,500

Finance available £770 pm

3L
14.5K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Coupe

Clive Sutton Ltd

02039104738 *

4.7/5 Stars

Audi A52016 - 2.0 A5 Sportback SE Technik TDI Auto 5dr

Low Mileage

£12,490

Finance available £257 pm

2L
43.8K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Swaan Motors Ltd

01733667053 *

Audi A52016 (16) - 2.0 TDI S line Sportback 5dr Diesel Multitronic Euro 6 (s/s) (190 ps)

Low Mileage

£11,700

Finance available £239 pm

2L
69.5K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Hammond Cars Norwich

01603937224 *

4.5/5 Stars

Audi A52012 - 3.0 TDI V6 SE Sportback S Tronic quattro Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£8,995

3L
93.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Woodcroft Motors

01642030069 *

0/5 Stars

Audi A52017 - 2.0 TDI Quattro S Line 5dr S Tronic

Reduced

£15,995

Finance available £335 pm

2L
89.0K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Devine Cars

02890023226 *

Audi A52022 - 35 TFSI Black Edition 5dr S Tronic

Low Mileage

£30,347

2L
26.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Halesowen Audi

01217288675 *

4.1/5 Stars

Audi A52020 - 35 TDI Sport 5dr S Tronic

£20,998

2L
46.4K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Motorstore (Solihull)

01215160456 *

4.7/5 Stars

Audi A52024 - Black Edition 40 TDI quattro 204 PS S tronic Automatic 5-Door

Low Mileage

£37,800

2L
3.5K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Bath Audi

01761252505 *

4.6/5 Stars

Audi A52024 - 2.0 TDI Quattro 204 Edition 1 4dr S Tronic

£42,990

2L
8.8K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Saloon

Shrewsbury Audi

01743292177 *

4.8/5 Stars

Audi A52011 (11) - 3.0 TDI Quattro S Line 2dr S Tronic

Low Mileage

£5,995

Finance available £112 pm

3L
95.6K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Convertible

SY1 Cars

01743292301 *

Audi A52017 (67) - 2.0 TDI S line Coupe 2dr Diesel S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (190 ps)

£16,490

2L
63.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Coupe

Car Shop 365 LTD

01274028208 *

3.9/5 Stars

Audi A52018 (68) - 2.0 SPORTBACK TDI S LINE 5d 188 BHP 5-Door

£15,495

2L
89.0K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Motor Trust UK Lancaster

01524938891 *

Audi A52021 - 40 TDI 204 Quattro Vorsprung 2dr S Tronic Auto

£29,528

2L
41.2K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Coupe

Marshall Audi Plymouth

01752749754 *

Audi A52017 (17) - 2.0 TDI ultra S line Sportback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (190 ps)

Low Mileage

£15,000

Finance available £319 pm

2L
40.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Norwich

01603567768 *

Audi A52022 - 35 TDI S Line 5dr S Tronic Auto

Low Mileage

£29,509

2L
7.1K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Audi Exeter

01392342522 *

Audi A52021 - Tfsi S Line Mhev 2-Door

£21,220

Finance available £415 pm

2L
41.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Coupe

Hippo Motor Group Peterborough

01733666887 *

Why buy a used Audi A5?

If you're in the market for a premium car that's elegant, comfortable and enjoyable to drive, then a used Audi A5 is a great choice. This luxury car comes in various body styles to appeal to the most discerning driver, each offering a stylish interior equipped with high-tech features. The strong lineup and variation of engine options allows you to opt for performance, efficiency, or a mixture of both.

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Pros

Strong engines
High-quality cabin
Stylish design

Cons

Starting to show its age
Pricey in higher specs
Some rivals are more fun to drive

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Used Audi A5 buying guide

Engines and transmissions

The Audi A5 has been available with both petrol and diesel engines, as well as manual or automatic gearboxes, with front or four-wheel drive.

Petrol

S-Line 35 TFSI produces 147bhp with a 2.0-litre engine, creating a 0-60mph time of 8.8 seconds with a rating ranging between 39mpg and 42.2mpg.
Upgraded Black Edition 40 TFSI increases output to 201bhp, offers a 0-60mph time to 7 seconds and and provides a similar efficiency of around 40mpg.
Black Edition 45 TFSI creates 261bhp for a 5.4-second 0-60mph time, but efficiency drops to 36.2mpg.
Most powerful petrol engine is the RS5 TSI 2.9-litre which outputs 443bhp for a 3.8-second 0-60mph start.

Diesel

S-Line TDI 2.0-litre engine provides 147bhp with a 47.9mpg rating.
Edition 1 35 TDI outputs 160bhp, hitting 60mph in 8.1 seconds and offering an efficiency of up to 53.3mpg.
40 TDI creates 201bhp and hits 62mph in 6.9 seconds with a rating of 50.4mpg.
S5 TDI 3.0-litre is the most powerful diesel engine with an output of 342bhp and a 0-60mph time of 4.7 seconds.

Practicality

Both the coupé and Sportback offer a practical use of space, with ample room for adults to be comfortable.

Interior space

Adjustable driver's seat may also include lumbar support.
Outer rear seats suited for adults, with similar headroom to the BMW 4 Series.
ISOFIX mounting points found under plastic covers for child seats.

Boot space

455-litre boot is larger than the Mercedes C-Class Coupe and BMW 4 Series.
Folding the rear seats creates a 980-litre boot.
Sportback is larger with 480 litres and 1,300 litres when the back seats are down.

Bodystyles

Original two-door coupé was the starting point for the A5 lineup.
Five-door Sportback model was released in 2009.
Soft-top convertible, know as the A5 Cabriolet, allows for open-air driving.

Safety

Euro NCAP gave the A5 a perfect five-star rating in 2015.
Adult occupant rating is 89%, the child occupant rating is 87%, and both the pedestrian and safety assist ratings are 75%.
Standard safety kit includes airbags, an active bonnet, automatic emergency braking and an anti-theft alarm.

Technology

10.1-inch touchscreen display comes with sat nav.
Available wireless device charging.
Available head-up display adds more functionality for the driver.

Different generations of used Audi A5

First released in 2007, the Audi A5 was based on the A4, with added comfort and refinement. The luxury coupé quickly became popular in the UK, causing Audi to manufacture a five-door Sportback version just two years later, as well as a convertible variant known as the A5 Cabriolet. Now in its second generation (introduced in 2016), the A5 is more popular as a used car than ever, with upgraded tech features and new engine options.

Second Generation (2016 to 2025)

Building on the success of the first generation, Audi sought to give the A5 lineup a more premium and aggressive look. New features were added, including an available premium 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. The A5 Sportback started to look a little more like its larger sibling, the A7, even though most of the interior still matched with the A4.

A refresh in 2019 upgraded the powertrains, appearance and multimedia system. New engines were compliant with the stricter Euro 6d emissions standards, while the styling added a new honeycomb mesh grille to the front, replacing the previous slatted model. Side sills were also added to increase stability.

Fuel type:: Diesel / Petrol
Engine Size:: 1.4 - 3
MPG:: 32 - 70
Acceleration:: 4.6 - 9.8 seconds
Boot space:: 370 - 480 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
2.0 TFSI SE 2dr S Tronic
Cheapest
2.0 TFSI SE 2dr
Fastest
S5 TDI 341 Quattro 2dr Tiptronic

First Generation (2007 to 2025)

The original A5 was based on the A4, as well as a 2003 concept car known as the Audi Nuvolari Quattro. The first-generation luxury coupé came with powerful engine options, and is mostly known for its refined cabin and sleek exterior design.

A 2011 refresh included a mild facelift to make the lineup sportier and more modern. New headlights were added and redesigned taillights became available with LED strips. Five-door Sportback models had sharper headlights and redesigned LED daytime running lights. The grille design was also extended, adding a recognisable, sharp appearance to the front fascia.

Fuel type:: Diesel / Hybrid - Petrol/Electric / Petrol
Engine Size:: 1.8 - 4.2
MPG:: 22 - 141
Acceleration:: 4.5 - 10.2 seconds
Boot space:: 320 - 480 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
2.0 TFSI 299 e Quattro Technik 4dr S Tronic
Cheapest
2.0T FSI 180 5dr
Fastest
S5 3.0 TFSI Quattro Edition 1 4dr S Tronic

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