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Audi A5 2020
Carsguide Senior Journalist Laura Berry had this to say at the time: The A5 Sportback 45 TFSI quattro S tronic S line might have an overly fussy name, but this car is almost completely fuss-free to live with, from its comfortable ride and handling to its quality feeling interior and good value for money. There is one area that could be a bit fussier – that three-year warranty. We’d like to see it increased to five years and the introduction of capped-price servicing, too, would add up to an even better value equation and assurance for buyers.
You can read the full review here.This is what Laura Berry liked most about this particular version of the Audi A5: Elegant styling, Good value, Ride and dynamics
The 2020 Audi A5 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1750 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
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Audi A5 2020 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
Audi A5 Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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40 Tfsi S Line Mhev | Convertible | 2.0L Hyb/PULP | $74,030 | $85,140 | |
40 Tfsi S Tronic Sport | Convertible | 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO | $78,320 | $89,980 | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Line Mhev | Convertible | 2.0L Hyb/PULP | $74,690 | $85,800 | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Tronic Sport | Convertible | 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO | $81,510 | $93,720 | |
40 Tfsi S Line Mhev | Coupe | 2.0L Hyb/PULP | $57,420 | $66,000 | |
40 Tfsi S Tronic Sport | Coupe | 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO | $62,260 | $71,610 | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Line Mhev | Coupe | 2.0L Hyb/PULP | $63,800 | $73,370 | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Tronic Sport | Coupe | 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO | $73,920 | $84,920 | |
40 Tfsi S Tronic Sport | Hatchback | 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO | $65,670 | $75,460 | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Tronic Sport | Hatchback | 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO | $70,070 | $80,520 | |
40 Tfsi S Line Mhev | Other | 2.0L Hyb/PULP | $63,030 | $72,490 | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Line Mhev | Other | 2.0L Hyb/PULP | $70,070 | $80,520 |
Audi A5 2020 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Audi A5 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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When should the timing belt be replaced on a 2011 Audi A5?
What you haven’t told me, Luke, is whether your car has a petrol four-cylinder engine or a V6 turbo-diesel. In any case, the petrol engine fitted to this series of A5 Audis used a timing chain, so it should never need replacing as it’s designed to last the life of the engine itself. That, however, has not been the experience of every owner of these cars, and timing-chain failures have been a hot topic of discussion on these four-cylinder turbocharged engines.
The V6 turbo-diesel, however, does use a toothed rubber timing belt, and that, along with its tensioners, does need to be changed at regular intervals. The trade reckons that interval should be every 120,000km or every five years, whichever comes first. That’s because rubber deteriorates with time as well as kilometres. The other piece of advice is to change your water pump while you have that part of the engine pulled apart. It’s a lot cheaper to do both jobs in one go than to open the engine a second time to replace the water pump.
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Should I buy extended warranty?
There’s good and bad news here, John. The transmission in the car you’re looking at is code-named DL501 and it’s a wet-clutch design. That’s distinct from some of the dry-clutch designs also used by the VW Group which were much more troublesome with a high rate of failures. That’s the good news.
The bad news is that even with its more durable wet-clutch design, the DL501 has also been known to suffer what appear to be inherent problems. Mainly, those relate to the mechatronic unit (more or less the transmission’s central nervous system) and premature wear in the clutch plates themselves.
The car you’re looking at has covered a very low distance, so it should be okay for now, but there’s no telling what dramas might crop up with years and kilometres. The problems will likely be worse if the car has not been serviced by the book, so check the service handbook for evidence of this. Even then, it’s a bit of a gamble.
But the only thing I’d stay further clear of than a DSG transmission would be an extended warranty from a car-yard. These are specifically written to exclude the things you’re most likely to need them for. Have a close look at the fine print and you might find that the sort of transmission problems you’d expect in this car will be specifically excluded.
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Audi A5 2016: Petrol or diesel?
Both the petrol and diesel versions of Audi’s V6 are high-performance units that will provide all the performance you’ll ever need. But for most people buying an A5, there’s really only one that’s the right engine for them and it has nothing to do with reliability.
The turbo-diesel V6 is only really happy if you’re regularly using it for longer journeys where the engine gets hot enough to regenerate its soot-filter. This isn’t an Audi-specific thing; it applies across the board to all modern, common-rail diesel engines with soot-filters. For most urban-dwelling Australians, the pattern of vehicle usage doesn’t include those critical long journeys at freeway speeds, and driving around the suburbs for 12 months without a regular gallop on the open road will almost guarantee problems with the diesel’s emissions control systems (including the soot-filter).
Which means that for the vast majority of A5 buyers, the petrol V6 is the only way to go. While you will be losing a little fuel economy over the diesel, the petrol V6 is actually a nicer engine to use and live with. It’s faster, smoother and definitely more refined. And you won’t smell like a semi-trailer every time you fill up.
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Is it costly servicing an Audi in Australia?
Servicing a European car like the Audi generally costs more than one from Asia, for instance, but you shouldn’t have anything to worry about providing you service it as per Audi’s recommendation. To save a little on the cost of service, and often also on parts, you could have it serviced by a specialist Audi mechanic.
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Audi A5 2020 Interior
The Audi A5's interior has a design to it that is both plush and modern, with a truly impressive dashboard finish, beautiful trim options, and - depending on whether you choose the Coupe, Cabriolet or five-door Sportback hatch - there's generally good space and practicality. And of course, you can get it with sumptuous leather. Check out the images to see what we mean.
Audi A5 2020 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2020 Audi A5 are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1846mm x 1399mm and can vary on the basis of model.
Audi A5 Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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40 Tfsi S Tronic Sport | Convertible | 1386x1846x4673 mm | 117 mm | |
40 Tfsi S Line Mhev | Convertible | 1387x1846x4697 mm | 118 mm | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Tronic Sport | Convertible | 1386x1846x4673 mm | 117 mm | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Line Mhev | Convertible | 1387x1846x4697 mm | 118 mm | |
40 Tfsi S Tronic Sport | Coupe | 1353x1846x4673 mm | 118 mm | |
40 Tfsi S Line Mhev | Coupe | 1372x1846x4697 mm | 118 mm | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Tronic Sport | Coupe | 1353x1846x4673 mm | 118 mm | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Line Mhev | Coupe | 1372x1846x4697 mm | 118 mm | |
40 Tfsi S Tronic Sport | Hatchback | 1353x1843x4733 mm | 119 mm | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Tronic Sport | Hatchback | 1353x1846x4673 mm | 118 mm | |
40 Tfsi S Line Mhev | Other | 1399x1843x4757 mm | 118 mm | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Line Mhev | Other | 1399x1843x4757 mm | 118 mm |
Audi A5 2020 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2020 Audi A5 will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
Audi A5 Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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40 Tfsi S Tronic Sport | Convertible | 245x40 R18 | 18x8 inches | 245x40 R18 | 18x8 inches | |
40 Tfsi S Line Mhev | Convertible | 255x35 R19 9 | — | 255x35 R19 9 | — | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Tronic Sport | Convertible | 255x35 R19 | 19x8.5 inches | 255x35 R19 | 19x8.5 inches | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Line Mhev | Convertible | 255x35 R19 9 | — | 255x35 R19 9 | — | |
40 Tfsi S Tronic Sport | Coupe | 245x40 R18 | 18x8.5 inches | 245x40 R18 | 18x8.5 inches | |
40 Tfsi S Line Mhev | Coupe | 255x35 R19 9 | — | 255x35 R19 9 | — | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Tronic Sport | Coupe | 255x35 R19 | 19x8.5 inches | 255x35 R19 | 19x8.5 inches | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Line Mhev | Coupe | 255x35 R19 9 | — | 255x35 R19 9 | — | |
40 Tfsi S Tronic Sport | Hatchback | 245x40 R18 | 18x8.5 inches | 245x40 R18 | 18x8.5 inches | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Tronic Sport | Hatchback | 255x35 R19 | 19x8.5 inches | 255x35 R19 | 19x8.5 inches | |
40 Tfsi S Line Mhev | Other | 255x35 R19 9 | — | 255x35 R19 9 | — | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Line Mhev | Other | 255x35 R19 9 | — | 255x35 R19 9 | — |
Audi A5 2020 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2020 Audi A5 is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Audi A5 currently offers fuel consumption from 5.6 to 7.4L/100km. The Audi A5 is available with the following fuel types: Hyb/PULP and PULP.
Audi A5 Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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40 Tfsi S Line Mhev | Convertible | 2.0L,Hyb/PULP | 6.7L/100km | |
40 Tfsi S Tronic Sport | Convertible | 2.0L,PULP,7 SP AUTO | 5.9L/100km | |
40 Tfsi S Line Mhev | Coupe | 2.0L,Hyb/PULP | 6.4L/100km | |
40 Tfsi S Tronic Sport | Coupe | 2.0L,PULP,7 SP AUTO | 5.6L/100km | |
40 Tfsi S Tronic Sport | Hatchback | 2.0L,PULP,7 SP AUTO | 5.6L/100km | |
40 Tfsi S Line Mhev | Other | 2.0L,Hyb/PULP | 6.5L/100km |
Audi A5 2020 Towing capacity
The Audi A5’s towing capacity ranges from 1500kg to 1750kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
Audi A5 Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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40 Tfsi S Tronic Sport | Convertible | 2.0L,PULP,7 SP AUTO | 1500kg | |
40 Tfsi S Line Mhev | Convertible | 2.0L,Hyb/PULP | 1500kg | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Tronic Sport | Convertible | 2.0L,PULP,7 SP AUTO | 1700kg | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Line Mhev | Convertible | 2.0L,Hyb/PULP | 1700kg | |
40 Tfsi S Tronic Sport | Coupe | 2.0L,PULP,7 SP AUTO | 1500kg | |
40 Tfsi S Line Mhev | Coupe | 2.0L,Hyb/PULP | 1500kg | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Tronic Sport | Coupe | 2.0L,PULP,7 SP AUTO | 1750kg | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Line Mhev | Coupe | 2.0L,Hyb/PULP | 1700kg | |
40 Tfsi S Tronic Sport | Hatchback | 2.0L,PULP,7 SP AUTO | 1500kg | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Tronic Sport | Hatchback | 2.0L,PULP,7 SP AUTO | 1750kg | |
40 Tfsi S Line Mhev | Other | 2.0L,Hyb/PULP | 1500kg | |
45 Tfsi Quattro S Line Mhev | Other | 2.0L,Hyb/PULP | 1700kg |