Audi A5 vs Cadillac CT5 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$500
- A5: 31 hp more, 0.8 s quicker to 60.
- CT5: 1.8 in more rear legroom, 1.1 in more front legroom.
- A5 wins 4 of 10 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | A5 | CT5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $51,495 | $50,995 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 237 hp | A5 |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | A5 |
| MPG combined | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 22.6 cu ft to 36.6 cu ft | 11.9 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.6 cu ft | 11.9 cu ft | A5 |
| Rear legroom | 36.1 in | 37.9 in | CT5 |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | CT5 |
| Length | 190.1 in | 193.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.2 in | 74.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,902 lb to 4,090 lb | 3,802 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6 s tested | 6.4 s estimate | A5 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| A5 Premium AWD $50,200 | CT5 4dr Sdn Sport RWD $50,200 | $0 |
| CT5 Premium Luxury RWD $49,200 | A5 Premium AWD $50,200 | $1,000 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A5 | CT5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $51,495 | $50,995 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,477 | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,862 | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | $60,357 | $59,857 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: A5 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | A5 | 12% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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