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.
What Car? says
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
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…
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.,…
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…
5
out of 5 stars
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