Audi S4 vs Audi A5 Sportback
Overview | |
Years produced1992-1994 | Years produced2018-2025 |
MSRP$54,900 | MSRP$42,600 |
Listings479 | Listings1425 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryIn the $40,000 range, Audi meets your cargo-hauling needs in three different ways. There is the Audi Q5, which is an SUV. There is the Audi A4 Allroad, a station wagon wearing an SUV costume. And there is the new 2018 Audi A5 Sportback, a 5-door hatch blending style, performance, and utility in equal measure. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 349 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 252 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower349 hp @ 5400 rpm | Horsepower252 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 349 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 252 hp I4 |
Torque369 lb-ft @ 1370 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower349 hp @ 5400 rpm | Horsepower252 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.0 cu ft | Cargo Space21.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3880 lbs | Curb Weight3704 lbs |
Height56.2 in | Height54.6 in |
Length187.5 in | Length186.3 in |
Width79.6 in | Width79.9 in |
Wheelbase111.0 in | Wheelbase111.2 in |
Maximum Payload1036 lbs | Maximum Payload1058 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1992-1994 | 2018-2025 |
MSRP | $54,900 | $42,600 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | In the $40,000 range, Audi meets your cargo-hauling needs in three different ways. There is the Audi Q5, which is an SUV. There is the Audi A4 Allroad, a station wagon wearing an SUV costume. And there is the new 2018 Audi A5 Sportback, a 5-door hatch blending style, performance, and utility in equal measure. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 349 hp V6 | 2.0L 252 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 349 hp @ 5400 rpm | 252 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 349 hp V6 | 2.0L 252 hp I4 |
Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 1370 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 349 hp @ 5400 rpm | 252 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.0 cu ft | 21.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3880 lbs | 3704 lbs |
Height | 56.2 in | 54.6 in |
Length | 187.5 in | 186.3 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 79.9 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1036 lbs | 1058 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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