Audi RS 5 vs. Audi RS 6 Avant
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi RS 5 and Audi RS 6 Avant 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 RS 5 and the Audi RS 6 Avant.
In comparing the Audi RS 5's and the Audi RS 6 Avant's specifications and ratings, the Audi RS 5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The Audi RS 6 Avant has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi RS 5's and the Audi RS 6 Avant's specifications and ratings, the Audi RS 5 is a better car than the Audi RS 6 Avant.
Pricing: A used 2024 Audi RS 5 ranges from $49,500 to $82,964 while a used 2025 Audi RS 6 Avant is priced between $125,144 to $227,178.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi RS 5 loses 42.3 percent of its value and the Audi RS 6 Avant loses 50.4 percent of its value. This means the Audi RS 5 retains 8.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi RS 6 Avant.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi RS 5’s base engine makes 444 horsepower, and the Audi RS 6 Avant base engine makes 621 horsepower. The RS 5 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 383 miles. The RS 6 Avant is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 405 miles.This gives the Audi RS 5 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi RS 6 Avant the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi RS 6 Avant, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Audi RS 5 and Audi RS 6 Avant are comparable in regards to front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
79600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
105444
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
46440 - 273000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
138516 - 201717
Starting MSRP:
200195
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
79467
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
42140 - 200195
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
74863
Price Range:
49500 - 82964
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
108925
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
58351 - 309442
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
13102
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
144992
Price Range:
125144 - 227178
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
80683
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
43661 - 144992
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
33582
Depreciation %:
0.42188917
Resale Value $:
46018
Residual Value %:
0.57811083
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.4397269
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.33574836 - 0.50047268
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
101215
Depreciation %:
0.50558139
Resale Value $:
98980
Residual Value %:
0.49441861
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.49394848
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.39819597 - 0.61156182
Audi RS 5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi RS 6 Avant Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi RS 5
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
15.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
8.9 - 28.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi RS 6 Avant
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
13.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
9.4 - 22.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.718788894195755
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.7 - 14.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.053958662752374
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.5 - 35.8
Audi RS 5 Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 40Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 40Ranking
23 out of / 40Ranking
24 out of / 40Ranking
27 out of / 40Audi RS 6 Avant Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 7Ranking
11 out of / 12Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi RS 5 Trim Levels
2.9T quattro
Audi RS 6 Avant Trim Levels
4.0T quattro Avant GT
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:
444 hp @ 6700 rpm
Torque:
442 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.111 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
621 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
627 foot-lbs @ 2050 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.125 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
275 / 383 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
270 / 405 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
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench 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:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench 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:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
84.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
30 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
131 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3990 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
53.5 inches
Length:
185.9 inches
Wheelbase:
108.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4965 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
58.6 inches
Length:
196.7 inches
Wheelbase:
115.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 10.5 inches
Wheel Type:
carbon fiber
Tire Size:
285/30R22
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ascari Blue Metallic / Navarra Blue Metallic / Sebring Black Crystal Effect
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Nardo Gray
Red
Progressive Red Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Nardo Gray/Black
Red
Not available
White
Arkona White/Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Crescendo Red Stitching / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching / Black w/ Super Black Stitching
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Express Red Stitching
