Audi A5 vs. Volkswagen CC
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A5 and Volkswagen CC 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 Volkswagen CC.
When we compare the Audi A5's and the Volkswagen CC's specifications and ratings, the Audi A5 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Volkswagen CC 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. Based on this comparison of the Audi A5's and the Volkswagen CC's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen CC is a better car than the Audi A5.
Pricing: A used 2017 Audi A5 ranges from $12,983 to $25,998 while a used 2017 Volkswagen CC is priced between $7,940 to $16,769.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A5’s base engine makes 220 horsepower, and the Volkswagen CC base engine makes 200 horsepower. The A5 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 467 miles. The CC is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. This gives the Volkswagen CC the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi A5. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volkswagen CC has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Audi A5, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of front head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
48600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
39910
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
21065 - 64000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
34475
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
23324
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
21600 - 34475
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20196
Price Range:
12983 - 25998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
19811
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10604 - 45906
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
25
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
80201
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12142
Price Range:
7940 - 16769
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
13614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
11658 - 17832
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
14
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
88543
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Audi A5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volkswagen CC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.5 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.001
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen CC
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
2.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.5 - 5.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.054
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8473989551841314
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.8 - 9.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8549011818548373
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 6.3
Audi 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 / 25Volkswagen CC Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi A5 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Sport
Volkswagen CC Trim Levels
2.0T R-Line Executive, 2.0T R-Line Executive PZEV, 2.0T Sport, 2.0T Sport PZEV
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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:
200 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
207 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 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):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 467 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:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
407 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
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
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
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:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
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:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4046 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:
3369 lbs
Width:
82.3 inches
Height:
55.8 inches
Length:
189.1 inches
Wheelbase:
106.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
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:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Sepang Blue Pearl Effect
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Florett Silver Metallic / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Red
Misano Red Pearl Effect
White
Ibis White
Brown
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Harbor Blue Metallic
Gray
Indium Gray Metallic
Red
Fortana Red
White
Pure White
Brown
Black Oak Brown Metallic
Silver
Reflex Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Chestnut Brown
Gray
Gray
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Beige
Desert Beige/Black
