The 2018 Audi A5 Sportback comes equipped with a 2-liter I4 that makes 252 hp @ 5000 rpm horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm of torque. The car takes 5.15 seconds to reach 60 MPH from a standstill while it is able to run a quarter-mile in 13.75 seconds. All the trims are powered by the same engine, hence, there is no change in the performance figures as you go up the trims.
2018 Audi A5 Sportback 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
| Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium quattro 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) | 5.2 sec | 13.8 sec | 117 ft. |
| Premium Plus quattro 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) | 5.2 sec | 13.8 sec | 117 ft. |
| Prestige quattro 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) | 5.1 sec | 13.7 sec | 123 ft. |
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Considering the acceleration figures, the 2018 Audi A5 Sportback isn't the best performer amongst the competitors and takes its time to reach 60MPH from naught. Even in the quarter-mile run, the car is an average performer and won't pin any excitement meter around. The fastest car of the lot is 2018 Audi S5 Sportback which is just a tad bit quicker than the 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and does the 0-60 MPH run in 4.4 seconds. It also reaches the quarter-mile mark faster than the 2018 Audi A5 Sportback.
The 2018 Audi A5 Sportback doesn't play around when it comes to the braking prowess. The car comes to a standstill from 60MPH in 117 feet during the emergency braking test, which is the best in its class. The car stops in a composed manner and instills confidence in the driver.
2018 Audi A5 Sportback vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
| Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Audi A5 Sportback | 5.1 - 5.2 sec | 13.7 - 13.8 sec | - | 117 ft. |
| 2018 Audi S5 Sportback | 4.3 - 4.5 sec | 12.9 - 13 sec | 158 ft. | - |
| 2018 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo Hatchback | 5.9 sec | 14.3 sec | - | 123 ft. |
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