For Audi’s turbocharged 1.8-litre petrol engine is smooth and flexible, and it makes financial sense for people who do low mileages. Extras on SE models include an upgraded stereo, leather seats and rear parking sensors.

Against The 2.0-litre diesel model is far more frugal, and its lower CO2 emissions will make it much cheaper to run as a company car.

Audi A5 Sportback

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

This is the most affordable petrol engine in the range, and SE trim strikes the best balance between equipment and affordability.

What Car? readers say

3.5


Key facts

0–60mph
8.2 secs
Top speed
143 mph
Average mpg
48.7
Tank range
696 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

For years there's been an unwritten law in compact executive cars that says hatchbacks are a no-no, while saloons, estates, coupes and convertibles are all fine.

Not any more - but ignore the marketing spin. The truth is that the Audi A5 Sportback is a hatchback, albeit with frameless side windows and a four-seater cabin to try to convince you it's a coupe. It's based on the longer version of Audi's medium-car platform, as used for the A4 saloon, so it has comparable passenger and luggage space.

Our favourite version is the 1.8 TFSI, which makes more sense than the diesel model. In everyday driving it’s plenty quick enough, yet it still averages almost 50mpg.

Leather upholstery is standard on SE models and above, but cruise control and satellite-navigation are desirable extras.

Reader test team says:

Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro SE auto 5dr

It is an excellent car, in fact the best car I have ever owned. It is used as a family car at the weekends, but a company car during the week, and it…

Matthew Aldridge

2 out of 5 stars

Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI SE 5dr

WOW - what can I say, I am totally smitten with this work of art! I am new to Audi having flirted between BMW and Alfa Romeo, but now I feel I have…

Gary Hinton

5 out of 5 stars
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