2026 Audi A5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.6s
- Premium AWD, 268 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 47 of 69 sedans (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 56 of 69 sedans (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 268 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.6 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $50,200 |
| Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 268 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.6 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $52,700 |
| Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 268 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.6 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $56,700 |
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.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 268 hp | Premium AWD | $50,200 | Base | $1,477 | Base |
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 | 3 | Premium AWD | $50,200 | 5.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Premium AWD: 268 hp, 26 mpg, $50,200. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | RWD | 280 hp | 27 mpg | $44,995 | 5.8 s |
| Lexus ES Hybrid | ES 500e Premium AWD | 338 hp | 44 mpg | $50,500 | N/A |
| 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.
2026 Dodge Charger: 2.3 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2026 Audi A5 | 2026 Dodge Charger |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Premium AWD | Daytona Scat Pack AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.6 s | 3.3 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 630 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 5,778 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 218 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 9.2 |
| MSRP | $50,200 | N/A |
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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree