What the A5 Sportback S5 Sportback adds over the A5 Sportback 40 TFSI®
Spec
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI®
A5 Sportback S5 Sportback
Cylinder count
4
6
Engine displacement
1984 cc
2995 cc
Horsepower
201 hp
349 hp
Torque
236 lb-ft
369 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)
Four-Cylinder 16-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift system and variable valve timing
Six-Cylinder
Valve configuration
DOHC 16-Valve
DOHC 24-Valve
Front legroom
41.3 in
41 in
MPG (city)
26 mpg
20 mpg
MPG (combined)
29 mpg
23 mpg
MPG (highway)
36 mpg
29 mpg
Overall height
55 in
55.1 in
Overall length
187.3 in
187.6 in
Front suspension type
Five-link front independent steel spring suspension
S-specific sport suspension
Rear suspension type
Five-link front independent steel spring suspension
S-specific sport suspension
Tire size
245/40 R18
255/35 R19
Final drive ratio
4.4
2.8
Transmission speeds
7
8
Transmission type
Seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and quattro all-wheel drive
automatic
Wheel diameter
18 in
19 in
Standard here, not on the base trim: 19" 5-double-arm design bi-color finish wheels with 255/35 R19 summer tires, Eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission, S-specific sport suspension
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kit
Brakes
Parking brake type
Electro-mechanical
Cargo
Cargo volume behind 2nd row
21.8 cu-ft
Dimensions Exterior
Overall height
55.1 in
Overall length
187.6 in
Overall width
72.6 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Engine Basics
Cylinder count
6
Engine displacement
2995 cc
Engine type (full description)
Six-Cylinder
Valve configuration
DOHC 24-Valve
Engine Output
Horsepower
349 hp
Torque
369 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)
20 mpg
MPG (combined)
23 mpg
MPG (highway)
29 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)
39.4 ft
Suspension
Front suspension type
S-specific sport suspension
Rear suspension type
S-specific sport suspension
Tires
Tire size
255/35 R19
Transmission
Final drive ratio
2.8
Transmission speeds
8
Transmission type
automatic
Weights
Curb weight (minimum)
3924 lbs
Wheels
Wheel diameter
19 in
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kit
Safety3 std · 0 opt
Electro-mechanical Parking Brake
Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard, all four wheels, with electronic brake force distribution
Electromechanical steering system with speed-sensitive power assist
S-specific sport suspension
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
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 A5 Sportback S5 Sportback
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
What does the 2025 Audi A5 A5 Sportback S5 Sportback add over the A5 Sportback 40 TFSI®?
Against the A5 Sportback 40 TFSI®, 3 features become standard that the A5 Sportback 40 TFSI® does not and 19 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.