2026 Audi A5 Sportback

Sedan · 2.0L TFSI I4 · AWD

78/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a sedan is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	2.0L TFSI I4
Horsepower	261 hp
Torque	273 lb-ft
0–60 mph	5.9 sec
Top speed	130 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	29 mpg (25 city / 34 hwy)
Range	484 miles
MSRP	$50,200
Body style	Sedan

The verdict

What's good

Five-door fastback gives coupe looks without sacrificing rear passenger access
Quattro AWD traction is reassuring in wet or winter conditions
Interior ambiance and material quality set a benchmark for the class
Headroom in back better than comparable coupe rivals despite the roofline

What's not

Infotainment MMI system has a steep learning curve for new owners
Rear cargo height limited by the fastback tailgate design
TFSI four-cylinder at this level can feel underwhelming at motorway speeds
Reliability score trails class leaders like the Lexus IS

The engine

EA888

2.0L Turbo I4

A 2.0-liter TFSI turbo-four delivering brisk, refined urge across Audi's compact range, with direct injection and a quick-spooling turbo for effortless real-world pace.

Part of the long-running, endlessly developed EA888 family shared across the Volkswagen Group — one of the most-produced premium four-cylinders in the world.

TFSI marks Audi's combination of turbocharging and direct fuel injection.
It's the same engine family that, fully unleashed, powers the Golf R and S3.

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The six sub-scores behind the 78 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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