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Audi S5 2021 Sportback Review, Pricing, and Specs

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 Madhushika R. Fernando 0 Comments Audi, Audi S5, Audi S5 2021, Audi S5 2021 Sportback, Cars, Vehicles

The letters A, S, and RS are used to indicate the performance levels of Audi vehicles. The latter pairing indicating the most powerful models. The four-door Audi S5 Sportback is reviewed separately. But it has the same 349-horsepower V-6 engine and standard Quattro all-wheel drive as its two-door siblings. The S5's well-balanced ride and handling qualities make switching from leisurely cruising to spirited driving a breeze.

The followings are the rating of the S5 according to Edmunds' Expert Ratings.

Drive – 8.5/10
Comfortability – 8.5/10
Interior – 7.5/10
Tech – 8.0 / 10
Storage – 8.0\10
Economical – 7.0/10
Wildcard – 8.5/10

This car has three main starting prices according to the trim levels.

Premium – $ 56,725 MRPS
Premium Plus – $ 64,570 MRPS
Prestige – $ 69,070 MRPS

Technologies on Audi S5

The followings are the new features that include in Audi S.

Lane departure warning.
Wireless Apple CarPlay.
Android Auto.
Bluetooth streaming.
Two front raw USB ports.
Integrated toll-road payment transmission feature.
Keyless ignition.
Premium Plus trim has adaptive cruise control.
Lane-keep assistant is also there in Premium plus.
Wireless charging pad
Sportback Prestige model equipped with heated rear seats.

Specifications of Audi S5

Engine – V6 Turbo 3.0 liter TFSI®
Horse Power – 349@6,300
Class – Performance car
Width – 72.6
Height – 54.5
Engine size – 3.0
Front headroom – 37.7
Front legroom – 41.3
Fuel Capacity – 15.3
Wheelbase – 111.2
No. of Cylinders – 6
Rear shoulder room – 54.5
Rear legroom – 35.1
Body Style – Hatchback
Seating – 5
Transmission – Automatic
Torque – 369@3,200
Cargo capacity – 21.8/35.0

S5 Sportback Specifications. — S5 Specifications

Performance and fuel economy

A turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine with 349 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque is standard on all S5 variants. The engine is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission and Audi's Quattro AWD system, which has been sport-tuned. 0-60 mph acceleration took between 4.3 and 4.5 seconds in MotorTrend testing of a rather more powerful which is 354-hp 2018 S5 Sportback.

The eight-speed automatic transmission is competent, but in Comfort mode, its tendency for second-gear starts exacerbates the engine's initial turbo lag and makes the S5 slow off the line. When you change the Drive Select switch from Comfort to Dynamic or Auto, the S5 Sportback comes to life, quickly leaving the line in first gear.

The interior design of the Audi S5

The interior design of the S5 Sportback. — Interior Design

The cargo space behind the second-row seats in the S5 Sportback is 21.8 cubic feet or 35.0 cubic feet with those seats folded down. The S5 coupe has a trunk size of 10.9 cubic feet. The S5 cabriolet has a cargo capacity of only 7.3 cubic feet.

All S5 models have 41.3 inches of front-row legroom. The S5 has 39.4 inches of front-row headroom, while the coupe has 37.4 inches and the cabriolet has 40.0 inches. The Sportback has 35.1 inches of second-row legroom, 32.7 inches in the coupe, and 33.3 inches in the cabriolet. It also has 37.0 inches of second-row headroom, 36.1 inches in the coupe, and 36.3 inches in the cabriolet.

Smaller things such as phones and sunglasses have a limited storage room in the cabin, which is typical for the class.

Driver assistant features

All trim levels of the Audi S5 series come with a range of standard and optional driver-assistance systems. The S5 will come standard with lane departure warning in the 2021 model year, and higher trim levels will get even more standard safety measures. The followings are the major Driver Assistant Features available for now.

10.1-inch infotainment touch screen.
Premium trim has a 7.0-inch gauge cluster display.
Premium Plus and Prestige have a 12.3-inch all-digital gauge display.

Sportback S5 Driver assistant features. — Driver Assistant features

Safety features of Audi S5

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have yet to crash-test the 2021 S5 Sportback. The followings are the safety features that had been added to S5 trim levels.

Front Automatic emergency braking.
Lane departure warning.
Adaptive cruise control.
Lane-keep assist.
Road sign recognition.
Rear and side cross-traffic alerts.

Trim levels

Here is a brief description of each of the trim levels of the Audi S5 Sportback.

Premium

18-inch alloy wheels
Quilted leather seating upholster
Metallic pedal caps
Heated sports front seats
Matrix-design LED headlights.
MMI touch display with 10.1-inch center screen
Lane departure warning
Wireless CarPlay
Leather / Alcantara seats with diamond stitching

Premium plus

Extended leatherette interior trim
Front and rear parking sensors
Wireless charging pads
Signal booster in the phone box
Adaptive cruise control
Audi virtual cockpit (12.3 inches LCD digital instrument cluster)
Traffic jam assist
Audi active lane assist
The top view camera system
Convenience package

Prestige

Animated LED headlights and tail-lights
Matrix design LED headlights with Audi laser lights
Interior ambient lightings
Head-up display
Premium audio system
Audi MMI Navigation plus with Audi connect PRIME & PLUS
Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D sound

Competitors with Audi S5

Now, we'll see which are the main competitive cars with Audi S5 Sportback. There are four competitors which are as good as S5. The followings are the specifications of each of them.

BMW 4 series 2021

Engine – 4- Cylinder Turbo 2.0 Turbo
Horse Power – 255@5,000
Class – Premium Sporty/ Coupe
Width – 72.9
Height – 54.6
Length – 187.9
Front headroom – 38.0
Front legroom – 41.8
Fuel Capacity – 15.6
Wheelbase – 112.2
No. of Cylinders – 4
Rear shoulder room – 51.0
Rear headroom – 35.2
Legroom – 34.5
Body Style – Coupe
Seating – 4
Cylinder configuration – In-Line
Transmission type – Automatic
Engine – 2.0
Torque – 294@1,550
Cargo Capacity – 12.0
Curb weight – 3,578
Transmission speed – 8

BMW series 4 as a competitor with Audi S5 — BMW 4 Series

Mercedes – Benz C- class

Engine – 4-Cylinder Turbo 2.0 liter
Horse Power – 255@5,550
Class – Premium Compact Passenger Car
Width – 71.3
Front headroom – 37.1
Front legroom – 41.7
Fuel capacity – 17.4
Wheelbase- 111.8
No. of Cylinders – 4
Rear shoulder room – 55.5
Rear headroom – 37.1
Legroom – 35.2
Body Style – Sedan
Seating – 5
Cylinder configuration – In-line
Transmission type – Automatic
Height – 56.8
Engine size – 2.0
Torque – 273@1,300
Cargo capacity – 12.6
Length – 184.5
Curb weight – 3,417
Engine type – Turbo gas
Transmission speed – 8

Tesla Model 3

Engine – Motor, Single electric
Horse Power – 306
Class – Premium Passenger Car
Width – 72.8
Front headroom – 40.3
Front legroom – 42.7
Wheelbase- 113.2
Rear shoulder room – 54.0
Rear headroom – 37.7
Legroom – 35.2
Body Style – Sedan
Seating – 5
Transmission type – Automatic
Height – 56.8
Torque – 310
Cargo capacity – 15.0
Length – 184.8
Curb weight – 3,554
Engine type – Electric
Transmission speed – 0

Kia Stinger

Engine – 4-Cylinder Turbo 2.0 liter Theta II
Horse Power – 255@6,200
Class – Premium Passenger Car
Width – 73.6
Front headroom – 38.3
Front legroom – 42.6
Fuel capacity – 15.9
Wheelbase- 114.4
No. of Cylinders – 4
Rear shoulder room – 54.8
Rear headroom – 37.0
Legroom – 36.4
Body Style – Hatchback
Seating – 5
Cylinder configuration – In-line
Transmission type – Automatic
Height – 55.1
Engine size – 2.0
Torque – 260@1,400
Cargo capacity – 23.3/40.9
Length – 190.2
Curb weight – 3,611
Engine type – Turbo gas
Transmission speed – 8

Audi S5 Sportback 2022

Audi has not stated when the 2022 S5 Sportback will be available. The 2022 Audi S5 Sportback will make an impact when it debuts in late winter 2021. The base 3.0T Premium Quattro trim is likely to cost around $54,000, with the top-end trim expected to cost around $63,000.

Here are the few things that will be available on S5 2022.