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2012 Audi A5

New from

$66,900 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

4.7 - 8.5 L / 100km

About the Audi A5

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

The new Audi A5 is a sports car offered in both 2D Convertible and 5D Convertible body styles. Available in Australia from $66,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $112,900 for the Base.

There is 1 variant of the A5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2012.

Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (130kW/380Nm), 3.0L supercharger petrol direct injection (200kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (155kW/350Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/500Nm) and 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (125kW/320Nm). Available with variable sp automatic, manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

The new 2012 A5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

See Audi A5 models from other years

2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

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Power to Weight

78.13 - 111.73 kW/t

64.85 kW/t

192.52 kW/t

Boot Space

480 litres

378 litres

490 litres

Fuel Efficiency

4.8 - 8.1 L/100km

4.5 L/100km

12.4 L/100km

Vehicle Range

790 - 1,354 km

508 km

1,413 km

Price

$66,900 - $100,800

$48,990

$149,003

Warranty (Years)

3 years

4 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

New this year

4 years

3 years

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2012 Audi A5 Price

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, variable sp auto, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, FWD	$80,900
3.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	$100,800
3.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	$100,300
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	$80,900
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Convertible, Diesel, FWD	$68,700
3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	$100,800
3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	$100,300
2.0L, variable sp auto, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, FWD	$68,700
3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, 4x4	$95,900
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	$80,900
2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	$83,200
2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	$96,900
2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	$96,400
3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, 4x4	$108,800
3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	$112,900
3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	$112,400
1.8L, variable sp auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD	$66,900
2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	$83,200
3.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Convertible, Diesel, 4x4	$95,900
1.8L, variable sp auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD	$78,500
1.8L, variable sp auto, 5-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD	$66,900

*excl. on-roads

All Audi A5 Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$79,900	$92,900
2024	$88,200	$106,200
2023	$77,500	$99,600
2022	$73,500	$158,800
2021	$71,900	$93,000

*excl. on-roads

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2012 Audi A5 Specs

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Base

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
- Number Of Speakers: 8
- System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Speed Adjustable
- Upgraded Speakers
Body exterior
- Body Type: Convertible
- Bright Chrome Trim On Exhaust Pipe
- Grille Colour: Black
- Local Body Type: Convertible
- Local Number Of Doors: 2
- Number Of Doors: 2
- Platform Code: Mlb
- Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
- Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
- Trunk/hatch Spoiler Type: Lip
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 74.07
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Digital Television Entertainment Display Screen
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
- Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
- Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
- Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
- Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 320
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
- Front Headroom (mm): 1014
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1378
- Front Track (mm): 1590
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 114
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.9
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.3
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.3
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 46.9
- Overall Height (mm): 1383
- Overall Length (mm): 4630
- Overall Width (mm): 1854
- Rear Headroom (mm): 922
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1190
- Rear Track (mm): 1577
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11400
- Wheelbase (mm): 2751
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Bore Engine: 81.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 132
- Compressor: Turbo
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine (l): 2.0
- Engine (cc): 1968
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 95.5
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
- Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Display Screen Size (in): 6.5
Interior trim
- Floor Mats Material: Textile
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
- Upholstery Color: Beige
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
- Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Gray
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1300
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 20.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.0
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.3
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 177
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 130
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 380
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Roof
- Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System
- Convertible Roof Soft Color: Black
- Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric
- Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
- Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Active
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Head Protection
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Climate Controlled
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench/sports
- Passenger Front Seat Climate Controlled
- Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
- Seating Capacity: 4
- Seating Configuration: 2+2
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Sports Steering Wheel
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
- Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Limited Slip Differential Front Location: Front
- Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Electronic
- Transmission Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Aircon Rear Outlet
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Rear Control For Climate Control
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Digital Display
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Ventilation System Digital Display
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1900
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2180
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1755
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
- Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

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2012 Audi A5 Dimensions

1383mm

1854mm

4630mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2012 Audi A5 Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2024	1700Kg	1900Kg
2023	1700Kg	1900Kg
2022	1700Kg	2100Kg
2021	1700Kg	1900Kg
2020	1700Kg	1900Kg

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2012 Audi A5 Fuel Economy

There are 12 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A5

The most fuel efficient Audi A5 is the Base with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Audi A5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 3.0L Supercharger Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Below is a table of all the Audi A5 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

Audi A5	Fuel Type	Combined
2.0L, variable sp auto, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, FWD	Diesel	5.0 L/100km
3.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	8.1 L/100km
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	6.8 L/100km
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Convertible, Diesel, FWD	Diesel	4.8 L/100km
3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	8.1 L/100km
2.0L, variable sp auto, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, FWD	Diesel	4.7 L/100km
3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	5.7 L/100km
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	6.8 L/100km
2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	7.0 L/100km
2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	7.2 L/100km
3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	5.9 L/100km
3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	8.5 L/100km
1.8L, variable sp auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	5.8 L/100km
2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	7.0 L/100km
3.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Convertible, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	5.7 L/100km
1.8L, variable sp auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	6.2 L/100km
1.8L, variable sp auto, 5-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	5.9 L/100km

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2012 Audi A5 Warranty

What is the warranty on a Audi A5?

The Audi A5 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.