For It might look understated, but the S5 delivers near-supercar performance. There’s loads of grip, and four-wheel drive for all-weather traction. Equipment is generous, too.

Against The S5’s steering and chassis don’t have the finesse of the best convertibles. Six-cylinder diesel A5’s are far easier on fuel and very quick in their own right, so why pay more for the S5?

Audi A5 Cabriolet

What Car? says

2 out of 5 stars

The S5 delivers strong performance. Trouble is, you can say the same of many other A5s, which are more economical and better value.

What Car? readers say

3.5


Key facts

0–60mph
5.4 secs
Top speed
155 mph
Average mpg
33.2
Tank range
475 miles
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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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