Audi A5 vs. Audi TTS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A5 and Audi TTS 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 A5 and the Audi TTS.
When we compare the Audi A5's and the Audi TTS's specifications and ratings, the Audi A5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Audi TTS has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi A5's and the Audi TTS's specifications and ratings, the Audi A5 is a better car than the Audi TTS.
Pricing: A used 2023 Audi A5 ranges from $24,693 to $41,825 while a used 2023 Audi TTS is priced between $48,294 to $59,956.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi A5 loses 43.8 percent of its value and the Audi TTS loses 42 percent of its value. This means the Audi TTS retains 1.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A5’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the Audi TTS base engine makes 288 horsepower. The A5 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 490 miles. The TTS is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. This gives the Audi A5 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi TTS. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi A5, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Audi TTS, a sports car, has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
46700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
47499
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
31300 - 78200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
61900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
97487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
44640 - 261200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
33041
Price Range:
24693 - 41825
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
42900
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
25084 - 84517
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
86
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
32510
# Good or Great Deals:
44
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
53695
Price Range:
48294 - 59956
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
116674
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
47508 - 263666
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
25242
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Audi A5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi TTS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
7.5 - 18.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.048
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi TTS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
14.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.9 - 27.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4177264882348684
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.1 - 16.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.431395924570333
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.6 - 64.2
Audi A5 Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 35Ranking
5 out of / 35Ranking
7 out of / 35Ranking
26 out of / 35Ranking
27 out of / 35Ranking
29 out of / 35Ranking
29 out of / 35Audi TTS Rankings
Ranking
14 out of / 39Ranking
15 out of / 39Ranking
24 out of / 39Ranking
28 out of / 39Ranking
37 out of / 39Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi A5 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Audi TTS Trim Levels
2.0T quattro
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:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
261 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
288 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.088 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):
24 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
367 / 490 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):
23 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
334 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
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
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.7 inches
Cargo Space:
10.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
84.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
28.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
47.9 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
74.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3682 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
54 inches
Length:
184.9 inches
Wheelbase:
108.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3263 lbs
Width:
77.4 inches
Height:
53.3 inches
Length:
165 inches
Wheelbase:
98.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/30R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Green
District Green Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic / Turbo Blue
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Green
Not available
Red
Tango Red Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Black w/ Copper Stitching / Black w/ Red Stitching
Brown
Not available
Gray
Rotor Gray
Red
Express Red
