2025 Audi A5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.4s
- Sportback S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD, 261 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 53 of 79 sedans (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 61 of 79 sedans (2025).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportback S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,725 lb | 140 | 14.3 | 5.4 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
| Sportback S line 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,725 lb | 140 | 14.3 | 5.4 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
| Sportback S line 45 TFSI Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,725 lb | 140 | 14.3 | 5.4 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
| Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 268 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,090 lb | 131 | 15.3 | 5.6 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $49,700 |
| Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 268 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,090 lb | 131 | 15.3 | 5.6 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $53,300 |
| Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 268 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,090 lb | 131 | 15.3 | 5.6 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $56,150 |
| Sportback 40 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 201 hp | 236 lb-ft | 3,725 lb | 108 | 18.5 | 7.2 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
| Sportback 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 201 hp | 236 lb-ft | 3,725 lb | 108 | 18.5 | 7.2 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
| Sportback 40 TFSI Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 201 hp | 236 lb-ft | 3,725 lb | 108 | 18.5 | 7.2 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
3 online times left out. The estimate is shown instead.
Left out: over 25% quicker or 43% slower than the estimate.
Example: Sportback 40 TFSI Premium AWD, online 5.2 s, estimate 7.2 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered. Turbo named on 2.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 268 hp | Premium AWD | $49,700 | Base | $1,477 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 3 | 201 hp | Sportback 40 TFSI Premium AWD | N/A | N/A | $1,324 | -$153 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 3 | 261 hp | Sportback S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD | N/A | N/A | $1,477 | $0 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-speed DCT | 9 | Premium AWD | $49,700 | 5.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Premium AWD: 268 hp, 26 mpg, $49,700. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | RWD | 280 hp | 27 mpg | $43,995 | 5.8 s |
| Volvo S60 | T8 Core Dark Theme AWD | 455 hp | 31 mpg | $52,100 | 4.3 s |
| Toyota Crown | Platinum AWD | 340 hp | 30 mpg | $54,990 | 5.7 s |
A5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Audi S3: 1.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Audi S3.
| Measure | 2025 Audi A5 | 2025 Audi S3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Sportback S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD | Premium AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.4 s | 4.4 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 261 hp | 328 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,725 lb | 3,549 lb |
| hp per ton | 140 | 185 |
| lb per hp | 14.3 | 10.8 |
| MSRP | N/A | $48,700 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree