Compare the Audi A3 Saloon vs Audi A5
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these two models comes down to packaging and cabin usability. The Audi A5 is longer than the Audi A3 Saloon, and its hatchback-style boot opening makes loading bulky items easier than the small saloon opening on the A3 Saloon. In both cars, rear headroom is not fantastic, leaving those over six feet feeling a bit tight, though both treat the driver to good visibility. Out on twisty roads, each feels very safe and secure. Inside, both infotainment touchscreens share rather dark graphics, but they differ in daily use. The A3 Saloon retains a bank of physical switches for its climate control, whereas the A5 integrates its climate settings entirely into the lower part of its touchscreen.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Saloons | Body type Coupes, Saloons |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 425 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 445 litres (3 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,299 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,506 mm x ?? mm x 1,425 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,835 mm x 1,860 mm x 1,461 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,300 kg | Towing capacity 1,500 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £455 Best | First year tax rate £1,410 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.5 TFSI 116 | Engine name 2.0 TFSI 150 S Tronic |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 116 BHP | Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 150 BHP |
| Body type Saloons | Body type Coupes, Saloons |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 9.7 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.8 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 4 | Number of doors 4 |
| Boot (seats up) 425 litres | Boot (seats up) 445 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,299 litres |
| Length 4,506 mm | Length 4,835 mm |
| Width — | Width 1,860 mm |
| Height 1,425 mm | Height 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.64 m | Wheelbase 2.9 m |
| Turning circle 11.1 m | Turning circle 12.1 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.