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2019 Audi A5

The 2019 Audi A5 is a compact car, rated at 27 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.

2019 Audi A5
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Combined MPG
27
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Starting price
$46,000
Recalls
3

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Model year2019
Vehicle classCompact Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG23
Highway MPG34
Combined MPG27
CO₂ tailpipe328 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2850

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
A5 Cabriolet quattro27 MPG combined
A5 quattro27 MPG combined
A5 Sportback quattro27 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City23 MPG
Highway34 MPG
Combined27 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

A527 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 15% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$810/mo
Amount financed
$41,400
Total interest
$7,202
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5-year fuel cost
$7,444

$1,489/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG27
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC

NHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.

Recalls (3)

  • TIRES22V034000 · 2022-01-26

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.

  • SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY21V295000 · 2021-04-26

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

  • SEATS21V874000 · 2021-11-10

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2019 Audi A5?

The 2019 Audi A5 is EPA-rated at 27 MPG combined (23 city / 34 highway).

Is the 2019 Audi A5 reliable?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 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 2019 Audi A5?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2019 Audi A5 costs roughly $1,489 per year to fuel, or about $7,444 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2019 Audi A5?

The 2019 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