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    2018 Audi A5

    New from

    $69,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.6 - 6.7 L / 100km

    About the Audi A5

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Audi A5 is a Medium Luxury offered in both 5D Coupe and 2D Coupe body styles. Available in Australia from $69,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $95,000 for the Sport.

    There is 1 variant of the A5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2017.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/400Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (185kW/370Nm). All variants feature manual transmission. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2018 A5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    83.58 - 114.91 kW/t
    75.63 kW/t
    216.76 kW/t
    Boot Space
    480 litres
    335 litres
    894 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.6 - 6.5 L/100km
    2.4 L/100km
    9.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    892 - 1,261 km
    652 km
    1,511 km
    Price
    $69,900 - $81,500
    $49,990
    $234,872
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    8 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year
    4 years
    3 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    24 months

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    2018 Audi A5 Specs

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    Sport

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 1
      • Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
      • Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: Dvd
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • Surround Sound Speaker
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 1
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Mlb
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.58
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 7.0
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 2
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
      • 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
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 480
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.4
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1014
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1405
      • Front Track (mm): 1587
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.9
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.1
      • Overall Height (mm): 1386
      • Overall Length (mm): 4733
      • Overall Width (mm): 1843
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 947
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1374
      • Rear Track (mm): 1568
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11700
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2824
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 58
      • 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 Size (in): 12.3
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
    • Interior trim
      • 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: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Fog Light Function
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1261
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 4.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 21.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 4.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 235
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 146
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 190
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 140
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 400
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20170317
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: Audi A4 2.0 Tdi Lhd
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 8
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Audi Side Assist
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • 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
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
      • 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
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • 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
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • 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
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2185
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1675
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3693
      • Kerb Weight Includes Driver
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1675
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1634
    • 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 Load Index: 93
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • 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 Load Index: 93
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • 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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    2018 Audi A5 Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A5

    The most fuel efficient Audi A5 is the Sport with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi A5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.7L 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.

    See all Audi A5 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi A5?

    The Audi A5 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 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.

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    Audi A5 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi A5 is the Sport that starts from $69,900.

    The most expensive Audi A5 is the Sport that starts from $95,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A5 is offered by the Sport which can tow 2000 kg

    The largest Audi A5 is the Sport which measures 1843mm wide, 4733mm in length and sits 1386mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A5 is the Sport which has 185kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Audi A5 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi A5 is the Sport which weighs 2185 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi A5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.