2015 Audi A5 vs. 2016 Audi A5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Audi A5 and 2016 Audi A5 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Audi A5 and the 2016 Audi A5.
In comparing the 2015 Audi A5's and the 2016 Audi A5's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Audi A5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2015 Audi A5 and 2016 Audi A5 have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Audi A5's and the 2016 Audi A5's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Audi A5 is a better car than the 2016 Audi A5.
Pricing: A used 2015 Audi A5 ranges from $10,992 to $23,993 while a used 2016 Audi A5 is priced between $11,991 to $24,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Audi A5 and the 2016 Audi A5 both lose 47.9 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A5 is 7.8 out of 10. Audi A5 is ranked 8 out of 25 Best Luxury Convertibles based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Audi A5 is 7.6 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 Audi A5 and the 2016 Audi A5 makes 220 horsepower. The A5 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 483 miles. The A5 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 467 miles. This gives the 2015 Audi A5 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2016 Audi A5. Both models use ethanol, gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
47600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
38801
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
21065 - 62000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
47900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
39513
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
21065 - 63500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16794
Price Range:
10992 - 23993
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
15743
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10007 - 38179
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
47
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
87390
# Good or Great Deals:
18
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18572
Price Range:
11991 - 24998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
17722
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10900 - 42047
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
33
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
79026
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Audi A5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi A5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Audi A5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.5 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.001
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Audi A5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.5 - 11.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.001
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.742896066208111
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 36.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6677911452612864
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 10.8
Audi A5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 16Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
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10 out of / 25Ranking
13 out of / 25Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
23 out of / 25Audi A5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 16Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
13 out of / 25Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
23 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2015 Audi A5 Trim Levels
Not yet available
2016 Audi A5 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
220 hp @ 4450 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
220 hp @ 4450 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 483 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 467 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
46.8 inches
Cargo Space:
10.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
81.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
46.8 inches
Cargo Space:
10.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
81.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4045 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
54.4 inches
Length:
182.1 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4045 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
54.4 inches
Length:
182.1 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic / Scuba Blue Metallic / Utopia Blue Metallic
Brown
Teak Brown Metallic
Gray
Dakota Gray Metallic / Florett Silver Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic / Tornado Gray Metallic
Red
Brilliant Red / Shiraz Red Metallic
Silver
Cuvee Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic / Scuba Blue Metallic / Utopia Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Florett Silver Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic / Tornado Gray Metallic
Red
Misano Red Pearl Effect
Silver
Not available
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Interior Colors
Beige
Velvet Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Brown
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Brown
Gray
Gray
