DecodedCars2025 Audi A5
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Body styles
- 2dr Convertible, 2dr Coupe, 4dr Sedan, Sportback
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 261–268 hp
- Transmission
- automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Hybrid, Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 29 combined · 26 city / 36 hwy
- Length
- 185–190.2 in
- Curb weight
- 3,605–3,990 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 21 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Audi A5 is a midsize car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 185 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,990 lb (2dr Convertible).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 29 MPG combined (26 city / 36 highway), 3% worse than the 2025 midsize car average of 30 MPG, for an estimated $2,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
What changed for 2025
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2024 A5 — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 A5 →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Ingolstadt, Bavaria · Neckarsulm, Baden-WüRttemberg
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 4 2025 A5 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2dr Convertible | 185 in | 72.8 in | 53.9 in | 108.7 in | 62.6 / 61.8 in | 3,990 lb | 56/44 |
| 2dr Coupe | 185 in | 72.8 in | 53.9 in | 108.7 in | 62.6 / 61.8 in | 3,605 lb | 56/44 |
| 4dr Sedan | 190.2 in | 73.2 in | 56.7 in | 113.8 in | 63.8 / 63.4 in | 3,902 lb | |
| Sportback | 187.4 in | 72.4 in | 54.3 in | 111.4 in | 62.6 / 61.8 in | 3,704 lb | 57/43 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A5 Sportback quattro Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 / 36 / 29 | -3% | $2,850 | 301 |
| A5 Sportback S line quattro Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 32 / 26 | -13% | $3,150 | 339 |
| A5 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 31 / 26 | -13% | $3,150 | 349 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2025 Audi A5.
Similar 2025 midsize cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A5 (this car) | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2025 BMW 3 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi A4 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 | 363 mi | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Audi A6 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Audi A3 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (2)
Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor · Dec 19, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V899000 · 27,768 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Risk
- An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69D8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Seat Belts › Front › Retractor · Sep 24, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V638000 · 1,042 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
- Risk
- In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagenâs number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.
Not every 2025 Audi A5 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Audi A5 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Electrical System — 3 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 2 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Structure › Body — 2 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 2,705 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Audi A5. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other A5 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 A5 | 26 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 A5 | 26 | 190.2 in | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 A5 | 30 | 185 in | Not rated | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 A5 | 28 | 185 in | Not rated | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 A5 | 29 | 185 in | Not rated | 2 | 7 |
| 2021 A5 | 28 | 185 in | Not rated | 5 | 8 |
| 2020 A5 | 27 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 4 | 60 |
| 2019 A5 | 27 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 3 | 12 |
| 2018 A5 | 27 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 6 | 38 |
| 2017 A5 | 26 | 182.7 in | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 A5 | 26 | 182.7 in | Not rated | 3 | 7 |
| 2015 A5 | 26 | 182.7 in | Not rated | 3 | 9 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →