For The A5 Sportback looks great, plus it’s almost as spacious as an A4 saloon and offers added versatility. It has some fine engines, too, with the four-cylinder diesel particularly tempting to fleet users.

Against It's neither sporty enough to be exciting to drive nor sufficiently comfortable to be truly relaxing. You won't like the off-set pedals.

Audi A5 Sportback

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

The A5 Sportback has handsome coupe looks and a more versatile boot than a saloon. Shame it's not better to drive.

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There are 14 Audi A5 versions available

Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI 170 5dr £25,540
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI 170 SE 5dr £27,310
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI 177 5dr £27,825
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI 177 SE 5dr £29,595
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI 170 S line 5dr £29,610
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI 211 quattro 5dr £30,015
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI 211 quattro SE 5dr £31,785
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI 177 S line 5dr £31,895
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI 204 SE 5dr £33,195
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI 211 quattro S line 5dr £34,085
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI 204 S line 5dr £35,495
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI 245 quattro SE 5dr £36,705
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI 245 quattro S line 5dr £39,005
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI 333 S5 5dr £41,840
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
A5 Our pick

Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI 170 SE 5dr

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

What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
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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. Ignore the marketing spin. The truth is that the A5 Sportback is a hatch, 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 2.0 TDI. In everyday driving it’s plenty quick enough, yet it still averages over 60mpg and attracts a lowly 13% company car tax rating.

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 TDI SE 5dr

WOW - what can I say, I am totally smitten with…

Gary Hinton

5 out of 5 stars

Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro SE auto 5dr

The best looking Audi. We are new to the marque.,…

Alasdair Adam

5 out of 5 stars

Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro SE auto 5dr

I sometimes wonder if I'm driving the same car…

Stu DH

5 out of 5 stars
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