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Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI 204 Sport 5dr S Tronic [Comfort+Sound] Review

Category: Coupé

Section: Version review

Fuel type:
petrol
Gearbox:
semi-auto
Doors:
5 doors
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The model

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The Audi A5 Sportback blends coupé-like styling with decent practicality. If you want something that's efficient to run, comfortable and refined, with a beautifully executed interior, it's one of the best coupés for the cash. It also handles well, but if you prefer thrilling and playful rear-wheel-drive dynamics, we'd opt for the excellent BMW 4 Series instead.

The trim

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Our favourite trim comes with 18in alloy wheels, softer and more comfortable suspension, LED headlights, leather trim, heated front seats, adjustable lumbar support, three-zone climate control, a powered tailgate, ambient interior lighting, front and rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, cruise control, wireless phone-charging, an eight-speaker stereo, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, sat-nav, a 10.1in infotainment screen and four USB ports.

The engine

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This is our pick of the petrols – with 201bhp 40 TFSI it is the best option if you don't fancy a diesel. It provides a considerable performance boost over the 35 TFSI and works really well in every situation (0-62mph takes 7.2sec – about the same as the BMW 420i) without pushing up the running costs. Officially, it averages the same 45mpg as the 35 TFSI.  

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Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH7.2 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol
GearboxSEMI-AUTO

Available colours

MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

44.8

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

465

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

143

g/km

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