2016 Audi A5
The 2016 Audi A5 is a compact car, rated at 26 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 26
- NHTSA safety
- Not rated
- Starting price
- $46,000
- Recalls
- 3
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Audi |
|---|---|
| Model | A5 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Vehicle class | Compact Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 22 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 32 |
| Combined MPG | 26 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 343 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2950 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| A5 Cabriolet quattro | 24 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| A5 quattro | 24 MPG combined |
| A5 quattro | 26 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 22 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 18% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $41,400
- Total interest
- $7,202
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≈ $1,546/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
Estimate monthly payments and 5-year fuel cost using the tools in the sidebar. Figures use EPA fuel economy and current U.S. energy prices from EIA.
Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPICNHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.
Recalls (3)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING17V622000 · 2017-10-05
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM17V002000 · 2017-01-03
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM18V229000 · 2018-04-11
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2016 Audi A5?
The 2016 Audi A5 is EPA-rated at 26 MPG combined (22 city / 32 highway).
Is the 2016 Audi A5 reliable?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Audi A5. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Audi A5?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2016 Audi A5 costs roughly $1,546 per year to fuel, or about $7,731 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2016 Audi A5?
The 2016 Audi A5 is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC