First released in 2007, the Audi A5 was based on the A4, with added comfort and refinement. The luxury coupé quickly became popular in the UK, causing Audi to manufacture a five-door Sportback version just two years later, as well as a convertible variant known as the A5 Cabriolet. Now in its second generation (introduced in 2016), the A5 is more popular as a used car than ever, with upgraded tech features and new engine options.
1,360 Used Audi A5 cars for sale
Audi A5(22) - 2.0 TFSI 40 S line Coupe 2dr Petrol S Tronic Euro 6 (s/s) (204 ps)
34Low Mileage
£26,990
- Miles
11.3K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Not Supplied
Stoneacre Sheffield Volvo
Audi A52024 - Coup- S line 35 TFSI 150 PS S tronic 2-Door
54Reduced
£29,750
Finance available £565 pm
- 2L
- Miles
5.6K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Coupe
Audi A52024 - 2.0 TFSI 150 S line 5dr S Tronic Auto
42£40,590
- 2L
- Miles
3.9K
- Petrol
- Semi Auto
- Estate
Marshall Audi Taunton
Audi A52021 (21) - 2.0 TDI 35 Sport Sportback 5dr Diesel S Tronic Euro 6 (s/s) (163 ps)
25£20,999
- 2L
- Miles
54.7K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Hatchback
HPL Motors Preston
Audi A52025 - 2.0 TFSI Edition 1 S Tronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
56Low Mileage
£42,580
Finance available £817 pm
- 2L
- Miles
10.0
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Estate
Audi A52021 (71) - 35 TFSI Edition 1 5dr S Tronic
27Low Mileage
£30,750
- 2L
- Miles
23.7K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Audi A52024 (74) - 40 TFSI 204 S Line 2dr S Tronic
25£34,900
Finance available £696 pm
- 2L
- Miles
6.5K
- Petrol
- Semi Auto
- Coupe
Ocean Automotive Audi Poole
Audi A52024 - Audi Saloon Special Edition S5 3.0 TFSI Quattro Launch Edition 4dr S Tron
54£57,990
- 3L
- Miles
4.4K
- Petrol
- Semi Auto
- Saloon
Marshall Audi South East London (Beckenham)
Audi A52023 - TDI Black Edition 2-Door
31£32,500
Finance available £647 pm
- 2L
- Miles
22.2K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Coupe
ESP Cars
Audi A52024 - 2.0 TDI 204 Edition 1 5dr S Tronic
35Low Mileage
£46,750
- 2L
- Miles
2.5K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Estate
Audi A52011 (11) - 2.0 TDI 143 S Line 5dr
24£3,995
Finance available £67 pm
- 2L
- Miles
116.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Hatchback
DC Car Sales Ltd
Audi A52017 - 2.0 TDI Quattro S Line 2dr S Tronic
15Low Mileage
£15,995
Finance available £335 pm
- 2L
- Miles
52.0K
- Diesel
- Semi Auto
- Coupe
Mallusk Auto Centre
Audi A52025 - 2.0 TDI Launch Edition S Tronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
65Reduced
£48,780
Finance available £1,024 pm
- 2L
- Miles
25.0
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Estate
Audi A52025 - 2.0 TFSI S line S Tronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
65Low Mileage
£49,520
Finance available £953 pm
- 2L
- Miles
10.0
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Estate
Audi A52021 - 35 TDI S Line 2dr S Tronic
13£21,695
Finance available £425 pm
- 2L
- Miles
67.6K
- Hybrid
- Semi Auto
- Coupe
Rudi Gage Car Sales
Audi A5(63) - 2.0 TFSI SE Sportback S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
22£14,449
Finance available £300 pm
- Miles
3.0K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Not Supplied
Audi A52019 (68) - 2.0 TDI 40 S line Sportback S Tronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
1£15,600
Finance available £326 pm
- 2L
- Miles
72.7K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Hatchback
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Body Style
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Fuel Type
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Registration Year
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Why buy a used Audi A5?
If you're in the market for a premium car that's elegant, comfortable and enjoyable to drive, then a used Audi A5 is a great choice. This luxury car comes in various body styles to appeal to the most discerning driver, each offering a stylish interior equipped with high-tech features. The strong lineup and variation of engine options allows you to opt for performance, efficiency, or a mixture of both.
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Pros
- Strong engines
- High-quality cabin
- Stylish design
Cons
- Starting to show its age
- Pricey in higher specs
- Some rivals are more fun to drive
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Used Audi A5 buying guide
Engines and transmissions
The Audi A5 has been available with both petrol and diesel engines, as well as manual or automatic gearboxes, with front or four-wheel drive.
Petrol- S-Line 35 TFSI produces 147bhp with a 2.0-litre engine, creating a 0-60mph time of 8.8 seconds with a rating ranging between 39mpg and 42.2mpg.
- Upgraded Black Edition 40 TFSI increases output to 201bhp, offers a 0-60mph time to 7 seconds and and provides a similar efficiency of around 40mpg.
- Black Edition 45 TFSI creates 261bhp for a 5.4-second 0-60mph time, but efficiency drops to 36.2mpg.
- Most powerful petrol engine is the RS5 TSI 2.9-litre which outputs 443bhp for a 3.8-second 0-60mph start.
- S-Line TDI 2.0-litre engine provides 147bhp with a 47.9mpg rating.
- Edition 1 35 TDI outputs 160bhp, hitting 60mph in 8.1 seconds and offering an efficiency of up to 53.3mpg.
- 40 TDI creates 201bhp and hits 62mph in 6.9 seconds with a rating of 50.4mpg.
- S5 TDI 3.0-litre is the most powerful diesel engine with an output of 342bhp and a 0-60mph time of 4.7 seconds.
Practicality
Both the coupé and Sportback offer a practical use of space, with ample room for adults to be comfortable.
Interior space- Adjustable driver's seat may also include lumbar support.
- Outer rear seats suited for adults, with similar headroom to the BMW 4 Series.
- ISOFIX mounting points found under plastic covers for child seats.
- 455-litre boot is larger than the Mercedes C-Class Coupe and BMW 4 Series.
- Folding the rear seats creates a 980-litre boot.
- Sportback is larger with 480 litres and 1,300 litres when the back seats are down.
- Original two-door coupé was the starting point for the A5 lineup.
- Five-door Sportback model was released in 2009.
- Soft-top convertible, know as the A5 Cabriolet, allows for open-air driving.
Safety
- Euro NCAP gave the A5 a perfect five-star rating in 2015.
- Adult occupant rating is 89%, the child occupant rating is 87%, and both the pedestrian and safety assist ratings are 75%.
- Standard safety kit includes airbags, an active bonnet, automatic emergency braking and an anti-theft alarm.
Technology
- 10.1-inch touchscreen display comes with sat nav.
- Available wireless device charging.
- Available head-up display adds more functionality for the driver.
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Different generations of used Audi A5
Second Generation (2016 to 2025)
Building on the success of the first generation, Audi sought to give the A5 lineup a more premium and aggressive look. New features were added, including an available premium 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. The A5 Sportback started to look a little more like its larger sibling, the A7, even though most of the interior still matched with the A4.
A refresh in 2019 upgraded the powertrains, appearance and multimedia system. New engines were compliant with the stricter Euro 6d emissions standards, while the styling added a new honeycomb mesh grille to the front, replacing the previous slatted model. Side sills were also added to increase stability.
- Fuel type:
- Diesel / Petrol
- Engine Size:
- 1.4 - 3
- MPG:
- 32 - 70
- Acceleration:
- 4.6 - 9.8 seconds
- Boot space:
- 370 - 480 L capacity
- NCAP Safety rating:
- 5 / 5 stars
Greenest
2.0 TFSI SE 2dr S Tronic
Cheapest
2.0 TFSI SE 2dr
Fastest
S5 TDI 341 Quattro 2dr Tiptronic
First Generation (2007 to 2016)
The original A5 was based on the A4, as well as a 2003 concept car known as the Audi Nuvolari Quattro. The first-generation luxury coupé came with powerful engine options, and is mostly known for its refined cabin and sleek exterior design.
A 2011 refresh included a mild facelift to make the lineup sportier and more modern. New headlights were added and redesigned taillights became available with LED strips. Five-door Sportback models had sharper headlights and redesigned LED daytime running lights. The grille design was also extended, adding a recognisable, sharp appearance to the front fascia.
- Fuel type:
- Diesel / Hybrid - Petrol/Electric / Petrol
- Engine Size:
- 1.8 - 4.2
- MPG:
- 22 - 141
- Acceleration:
- 4.5 - 10.2 seconds
- Boot space:
- 320 - 480 L capacity
- NCAP Safety rating:
- 5 / 5 stars
Greenest
2.0 TFSI 299 e Quattro Technik 4dr S Tronic
Cheapest
2.0T FSI 180 5dr
Fastest
S5 3.0 TFSI Quattro Edition 1 4dr S Tronic
Used Audi A5 FAQ's
Which is the most popular engine in the Audi A5?
There's a near equal split between petrol and diesel engines on the used market. Some people prefer the smaller engines, such as the 35 TFSI or 35 TDi, to increase efficiency, while others are more focused on performance.
Which are the most popular trim levels?
Audi currently offers the A5 in several trims, including the Sport, S Line and Black Edition. The S Line is currently the most popular trim, as it provides a sportier look with a rear spoiler, lowered suspension and S Line detailing on both the outside and inside the cabin.
What optional extras should I look out for?
We recommend looking out for models with heated seating (both front and rear heated seats are available on used Sportback models). There are also models with an adaptive sports suspension that improves handling. A panoramic sunroof can allow more light into the cabin, and a premium Bang & Olufsen stereo provides great sound quality.
Is the Audi A5 a good family car?
The five-door A5 Sportback would be the better option for families as there are easily accessible rear doors, ISOFIX child seat mounts and a spacious boot.
Is there a hybrid version of the Audi A5?
While Audi has been a leader in hybrid and electric vehicles, the A5 doesn't currently come in a hybrid version. The A3 and A6 are offered as a plug-in hybrid, if that's a key selling point for you.
Is the Audi A5 available as an automatic?
Yes, the majority of used A5 models have an automatic transmission. There are also manual gearboxes available, but they are far rarer on the used market.
Is there a four-wheel drive version available?
While the majority of Audi A5 cars were built with standard front-wheel drive, there are some four-wheel drive models available. Audi calls the all-wheel drive platform 'Quattro', meaning that all four wheels are powered.
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