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Used Audi A5 Sportback pros and cons

More practical than an A5 Coupe
Too tight for five adults
Strong yet economical engines
Auto gearbox a bit sluggish
Decent infotainment system
S-Line suspension feels firm

Is a used Audi A5 Sportback a good car?

The Audi A5 Sportback is an A5 Coupe with a sleek four-door design. It’s more practical than the two-door A5, but you’re still not going to be able to pack it full of large items.

The A5 Sportback has one of Audi’s best interiors, even if it is looking a little old these days. It’s really well-made, and the low-slung driving position is excellent. The infotainment screen gets bigger roughly every 18 months between the A5’s original launch in 2017 and it finally going out of production in 2024, so buy according to your digital tastes.

Those in the rear seats aren’t short-changed either. The A5 Sportback might not be the most wildly practical car in the world, but there’s enough headroom and legroom to get four adults in the car.

The only problem is that the A5 Sportback, good though it is to drive, just can’t match the lovely sweet fluency of a BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe in the corners. A Jaguar XE — technically a saloon, not a coupe — is also more fun to drive than the Audi.

However, if you want a car that looks stylish, feels premium, is decent to drive and has space for the family – few cars fit the brief as well as the Audi A5 Sportback.

What to look for when buying a used Audi A5 Sportback

The overall picture for the A5 Sportback looks fairly rosy — it seems to be a well-made car, with few major issues. In spite of the reputation for high levels of cabin quality, there have been some complaints about rattles and buzzes inside the A5. Meanwhile, there have been recalls for issues with the airbags, seatbelts, and front suspension. The infotainment system can also be very glitchy, and is prone to going blank-screen without warning.

The A5 finished in 38th position in the Driver Power Top 50 Cars To Own survey, with solid scores for reliability and build quality, which bodes well. Audi itself, however, finished a disappointing 27th out of 32 brands in the overall Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, with 21% of owners reporting faults with their cars.

Audi A5 Sportback FAQs

What are common issues with the Audi A5 Sportback?

There aren’t many. Check the cabin carefully for any signs of loose or rattly trim — especially if it’s an S-Line model with the stiffer suspension. Beyond that, just make sure that recalls for airbag, seatbelt, and front suspension have been carried out and that the infotainment screen is working correctly.

What is the life expectancy of an Audi A5 Sportback?

This really comes down to maintenance and care. All of the A5 Sportback’s mechanical parts are shared with lots of other Audi and Volkswagen Group cars, and if you keep up the servicing and care of the car, then an A5 Sportback should easily top 150,000 miles, maybe even more.

Is the Audi A5 Sportback a reliable car?

Yes, it is. In the Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, A5 owners gave the car a high score for reliability and quality.

What is the difference between the Audi A5 and A5 Sportback?

The A5 is a two-door coupe with a separate, saloon-style boot. The A5 Sportback is a five-door fastback, with a hatchback-style boot. It’s also longer — by 67mm — than the A5, and the boot is a few litres bigger.

What are the rivals of the Audi A5 Sportback?

The most direct rival to the A5 Sportback is the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, which is also a coupe that’s been extended to have four doors and a fastback boot. The Mercedes CLA four-door coupe is also something of a rival, as is the compact Jaguar XE saloon.