Audi A5 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI 211 quattro S line 2dr Review

For The 2.0-litre turbo A5 offers hot hatch pace, yet it averages over 40mpg. S line spec cars get extra sporty trim and xenon headlights.

Against Big wheels and sports suspension combine to make this model’s ride overly firm. The 2.0-litre diesel model is far more frugal.

What Car? says

2 out of 5 stars

Audi’s 2.0-litre petrol engine is fast, refined and reasonably efficient, but the 1.8-litre petrol and 2.0-litre diesel are significantly cheaper to run.

What Car? readers say

3.5

Key facts

0–60mph: 7.3 secs
Top speed: 148 mph
Average mpg: 39.2
Tank range: 561 miles

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The full Audi A5 review

Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Strong range of engines
Ride & Handling
2 out of 5 stars
Unsettled ride and inconsistent steering
Refinement
2 out of 5 stars
Roof up or down, it’s not civilised enough
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Well priced and holds its value well
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Audi's reliability needs to improve
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Not as good as some, but wants for little
Behind The Wheel
2 out of 5 stars
Too many ergonomic issues
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
More room than many
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
SE models get plenty of kit

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

While the Audi A5 Cabriolet isn’t cheap, it undercuts the rival BMW 3 Series on price and should hold its value well.

Basic versions have a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, but thanks to a turbocharger, this has all the grunt you need. It also averages over 45mpg.

Whichever engine you go for, the dealer should be willing to offer a discount. Savings of over £1000 aren’t out of the question. Resale values are strong, too, so expect to get back as much as half of the original price in three years’ time.

The queue of willing buyers will be bigger if you choose wisely from the options’ list. Leather upholstery is standard on SE models and above, but cruise control and satellite-navigation are desirable extras.

Reader test team says:

Audi A5 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI 211 2dr

I replaced my 2004 BMW 318 Ci cabrio (automatic) with an A5 3.0 TDI cabrio. The only disappointment so far is the Audi's performance in snow -…

Simon Brooke

4 out of 5 stars

Audi A5 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI 211 quattro 2dr

Having owned 7 new Audis from 1995, I have to say this is the most disappointing. The build and quality is good and the ride is satisfactory but in my…

Steve Griffin

3 out of 5 stars

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