Audi A5 vs. Ford Mustang
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A5 and Ford Mustang 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 Ford Mustang.
In comparing the Audi A5's and the Ford Mustang's specifications and ratings, the Audi A5 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. The Ford Mustang has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi A5's and the Ford Mustang's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang is a better car than the Audi A5.
Pricing: A used 2024 Audi A5 ranges from $48,492 to $59,997 while a used 2025 Ford Mustang is priced between $34,928 to $71,134. For a new model, the Audi A5's price is between $56,967 and $67,562, with the Ford Mustang priced between $41,626 and $69,780.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi A5 loses 47.9 percent of its value and the Ford Mustang loses 47.2 percent of its value. This means the Ford Mustang retains 0.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A5 is 7.8 out of 10 while the Ford Mustang's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Audi A5 being ranked 4 out of 23 Best Luxury Convertibles and the Ford Mustang being ranked 4 out of 5 Best Convertibles.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A5 is 7.6 out of 10. For the Ford Mustang the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Audi A5 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Mustang.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A5’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the Ford Mustang base engine makes 315 horsepower. The A5 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 505 miles. The Mustang is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles.This gives the Audi A5 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Mustang the advantage in maximum range. The A5 uses premium unleaded, and the Mustang uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Mustang, a sports car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, and cargo space. The Audi A5, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
56967 - 67562
Starting MSRP:
55600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
48163
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
31800 - 79900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
41626 - 69780
Starting MSRP:
40120
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
35186
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
29830 - 42970
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
55949
Price Range:
48492 - 59997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
47204
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
30035 - 91536
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
61
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
19777
# Good or Great Deals:
33
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
50310
Price Range:
34928 - 71134
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
40382
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
33746 - 50310
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
26673
Depreciation %:
0.47973234
Resale Value $:
28927
Residual Value %:
0.52026766
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.53606417
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.43563812 - 0.55458203
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
19165
Depreciation %:
0.47768027
Resale Value $:
20955
Residual Value %:
0.52231973
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)
0.33757779
Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)
0.24794219 - 0.47768027
Audi A5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A5
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
8.5 - 19.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.001
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Mustang
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
15.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
9.4 - 24.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.01
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6847923173713162
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.2 - 16.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9775495552409716
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
4.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 5.1
Audi A5 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
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3 out of / 23Ranking
4 out of / 23Ranking
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11 out of / 23Ranking
12 out of / 23Ranking
22 out of / 23Ford Mustang Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 4Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
12 out of / 12Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi A5 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Prestige 45 TFSI, quattro S line Prem Plus 45 TFSI, quattro S line Premium 45 TFSI, quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI
Ford Mustang Trim Levels
Not yet available
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
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:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
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):
0.065 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
315 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
350 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 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 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
367 / 505 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular 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
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
46.9 inches
Cargo Space:
9.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
83.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
44.6 inches
Cargo Space:
11.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3990 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
54.5 inches
Length:
184.9 inches
Wheelbase:
108.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3741 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
189.4 inches
Wheelbase:
107 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Green
District Green Metallic
Red
Progressive Red Metallic
White
Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic
Silver
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Grabber Blue / Vapor Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Green
Not available
Red
Molten Magenta Metallic Tri-Coat / Race Red
White
Oxford White
Silver
Iconic Silver
Yellow
Intense Lime Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Onyx
Brown
Not available
Gray
Space Gray
