Insurance Group: 31
MPG: 47.1
CO2: 140
0-62 Mph: 6.9 secs
BHP: 208 BHP
Range: 653 miles
The S line trim is not worth the extra expense because it only improves on the SE trim to add sport suspension and a few style additions.
The coupe is not particularly suitable as a family car as the back seats are very cramped, even for children. However, it would make a great company car due to the economical engine.
PROS: The 2.0 TFSI S line is a fantastic car for a combination of performance and efficiency.
CONS: The diesel engine is much more efficient. The rear space is cramped and the sport suspension of the S line is uncomfortable to drive.
The A5 is a powerful coupe even with the smaller engines in the range. The car handles well and has good grip, but the suspension can mean it is not as controlled on bumpy roads. Although the option of S line suspension is firmer and handles such road with more stability, it also makes the ride quite uncomfortable.
The engine is 1984cc and uses unleaded fuel with a fuel tank capacity of 63 litres. There is the eight-speed multitronic automatic gearbox, which provides smooth acceleration.
The engines (both diesel and petrol) are quiet and refined, but there is a bit of wind noise at high speed and the suspension can be noisy at times too.
The 2.0 TFSI S line has a 208bhp engine delivering 258lb-ft of torque at 1500-4200rpm and reaches 0-62mph in 6.9 seconds with a top speed of 149mph.
The interior of the A5 is well-designed, but some slightly cheap looking features are a bit of a disappointment.
The seat and steering wheel adjust comfortably, although the pedals are set off to the right, which can be a bit uncomfortable over long distances and the clutch is in a recess in the floor which makes for awkward control. Rear view visibility is affected by the angled back window and high sides.
The 2.0 TFSI S line comes with leather seats, power steering, climate control, stability control, alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, MP3 connectivity, Bluetooth and stereo as standard, with optional extras including cruise control for £225, satellite navigation for £1620 and metallic paint for £615.
For fuel economy, the A5 has a start/stop system and electromechanical power steering as standard, which allows for great efficiency and low CO2 emissions.
The A5 comes with all the safety equipment you would expect in a high-quality coupe including driver, passenger and front side airbags, alarm and immobiliser as standard. It also has stability control to prevent accidents and anti-lock brakes. There are front and back ISOFIX child seat mounting points and options to fit adaptive xenon headlights, lane-departure, a rear-view camera and blind-sport warning systems.
In the past few years, Audi’s reliability rating has suffered, but the A5’s mechanical reliability received an average rating in the 2011 JD Power survey.
The boot is sizeable offering 455 litres with the rear seats up and 829 litres with the seats folded down. The A5 coupe can seat four, but the rear is cramped particularly for tall adults, with limited head and leg room.
The running costs are good with the A5 and CO2 emissions are fairly low. The 2.0 TFSI S line model costs £34,940 and has a combined economy of 47.1mpg and CO2 emission rate of 140g/km.
The diesel engine is much more efficient than the petrol version, but is worth the extra cost only if you make up enough miles to justify the price and the rising diesel prices.
The S line trim is not great value for money because it does not offer much extra than the cheaper SE except firmer sport suspension, which is actually quite uncomfortable, and a few style differences.
The resale value on the A5 Coupe is great. Audi promise good service and reliability as well and the car has low insurance rates.
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