RS 5 Sportback AWD
What the RS 5 Sportback adds over the A5 Sportback 40 TFSI®
| Spec | A5 Sportback 40 TFSI® | RS 5 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 1984 cc | 2894 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 444 hp |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft | 442 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | Four-Cylinder 16-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift system and variable valve timing | Six-Cylinder 24-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift system and variable valve timing |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41 in |
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 36 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Overall height | 55 in | 55.1 in |
| Overall length | 187.3 in | 188.1 in |
| Overall width | 72.6 in | 72.7 in |
| Front suspension type | Five-link front independent steel spring suspension | RS sport suspension |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link front independent steel spring suspension | RS sport suspension |
| Tire size | 245/40 R18 | 265/35 R19 |
| Final drive ratio | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Transmission speeds | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission type | Seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and quattro all-wheel drive | automatic |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39.4 ft | 38.4 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 19 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 111.3 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 19" 10-spoke-Star design forged wheels with 265/35 R19 summer tires, 24-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift system and variable valve timing (Six-Cylinder), Eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission, RS sport suspension
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Parking brake type | Electro-mechanical |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 21.8 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 55.1 in |
| Overall length | 188.1 in |
| Overall width | 72.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.3 in |
Engine Basics
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2894 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Six-Cylinder 24-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift system and variable valve timing |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 444 hp |
| Torque | 442 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 20 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.3 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37.7 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.1 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 55.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 54.5 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electromechanical steering system with speed-sensitive power assist |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | RS sport suspension |
| Rear suspension type | RS sport suspension |
Tires
| Tire size | 265/35 R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.2 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety2 std · 0 opt
- Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Standard, all four wheels, with electronic brake force distribution
Exterior1 std · 2 opt
- 19" 10-spoke-Star design forged wheels with 265/35 R19 summer tires
- 20" 5-Y-spoke design bi-color phantom black finish milled-cut wheels with 275/30 R20 Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires optional
- 20" 5-arm-flag design, forged, bi-color anthracite finish wheels with 275/30 R20 summer tires optional
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- quattro® all-wheel drive
- 24-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift system and variable valve timing (Six-Cylinder)
- Eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- Electro-mechanical Parking Brake
- Electromechanical steering system with speed-sensitive power assist
- RS sport suspension
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 A5. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the RS 5 Sportback
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2025 Audi A5 RS 5 Sportback add over the A5 Sportback 40 TFSI®?
Against the A5 Sportback 40 TFSI®, 4 features become standard that the A5 Sportback 40 TFSI® does not and 22 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.