Audi A4 allroad vs. Audi A5 Sportback

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A4 allroad and Audi A5 Sportback 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 Audi A4 allroad and the Audi A5 Sportback.

In comparing the Audi A4 allroad's and the Audi A5 Sportback's specifications and ratings, the Audi A4 allroad has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Audi A5 Sportback has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Audi A4 allroad's and the Audi A5 Sportback's specifications and ratings, the Audi A4 allroad is a better car than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Pricing: For a new model, the Audi A4 allroad's price is between $50,961 and $59,115, with the Audi A5 Sportback priced between $46,573 and $58,852.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi A4 allroad loses 49.1 percent of its value and the Audi A5 Sportback loses 54.4 percent of its value. This means the Audi A4 allroad retains 5.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A5 Sportback.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A4 allroad’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the Audi A5 Sportback base engine makes 201 horsepower. The A4 allroad is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 459 miles. The A5 Sportback is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 551 miles. This gives the Audi A5 Sportback the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi A4 allroad. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the Audi A4 allroad has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Audi A5 Sportback has the advantage in the area of front head room. The Audi A4 allroad and Audi A5 Sportback are comparable in regards to front leg room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: The Audi A5 Sportback has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

50961 - 59115

Starting MSRP:

47600

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

49451

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

33000 - 79900

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

46573 - 58852

Starting MSRP:

46300

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

49451

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

33000 - 79900

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

51959

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

34107 - 95081

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

47901

Price Range:

40887 - 53772

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

51959

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

34107 - 95081

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

23506

Depreciation %:

0.49383293

Resale Value $:

24094

Residual Value %:

0.50616707

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

0.51356376

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

0.34749831 - 0.55942423

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

25295

Depreciation %:

0.54633856

Resale Value $:

21005

Residual Value %:

0.45366143999999997

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

0.51356376

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

0.34749831 - 0.55942423

Audi A4 allroad Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Audi A5 Sportback Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A4 allroad

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

11.0

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

9.5 - 20.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A5 Sportback

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

11.0

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

9.5 - 20.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.2404781405339254

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

1.5 - 10.4

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.128714656576224

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

1.5 - 10.4

Audi A4 allroad Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Wagons

1 / 10

Most Affordable Luxury Wagons

1 / 7

Luxury Wagons with Best Resale Value

6 / 10

Luxury Wagons with the Most Legroom

6 / 10

Luxury Wagons with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 10

Most Comfortable Luxury Wagons

7 / 10

Best Luxury Wagons for Tall People

8 / 10

Luxury Wagons with the Most Horsepower

8 / 10

Audi A5 Sportback Rankings

Luxury Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 35

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Small Cars

11 / 35

Safest Luxury Small Cars

11 / 35

Most Affordable Luxury Small Cars

13 / 30

Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom

16 / 35

Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars

27 / 35

Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People

28 / 35

Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

28 / 35

Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

31 / 35

Available Body Styles

Wagon

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Audi A4 allroad Trim Levels

quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Prestige 45 TFSI

Audi A5 Sportback Trim Levels

quattro Premium 40 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 40 TFSI, quattro Prestige 40 TFSI, quattro S line Prem Plus 45 TFSI, quattro S line Premium 45 TFSI, quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI

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

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

261 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.068 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

201 hp @ 4475 rpm

Torque:

236 foot-lbs @ 1450 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):


23 / 30 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

352 / 459 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

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):


26 / 36 / 29

Range (city/hwy):

398 / 551 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.5 inches

Cargo Space:

24.2 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

58.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

116.2 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

37 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.5 inches

Cargo Space:

21.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

35 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

91.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3847 lbs

Width:

79.6 inches

Height:

58.8 inches

Length:

187.5 inches

Wheelbase:

110.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

4.5 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3726 lbs

Width:

79.9 inches

Height:

55 inches

Length:

187.3 inches

Wheelbase:

111.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P245/45R18

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

Navarra Blue Metallic

Gray

Manhattan Gray Metallic

Green

District Green Metallic

Silver

Florett Silver Metallic

White

Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic

Exterior Colors

Black

Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic

Blue

Navarra Blue Metallic

Gray

Manhattan Gray Metallic

Green

District Green Metallic

Silver

Florett Silver Metallic

White

Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic

Interior Colors

Beige

Atlas Beige

Black

Black

Brown

Okapi Brown

Gray

Rock Gray

Interior Colors

Beige

Atlas Beige

Black

Black

Brown

Okapi Brown

Gray

Rock Gray

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