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2027 Audi A5
The 2027 Audi A5 drops the Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels and moves its upgrades into packages: Driver Assistance, Executive, a new top Vorsprung package and a new Sport Plus package with S Sport suspension. MSRP starts at $51,795, and the hatchback body gives it a cargo-room edge over the BMW 3-series.
Current archiveChecked Aug. 28, 2026United States specification
Powertrain2.0L turbo four-cylinder
Output261 / 268 hp
DrivetrainStandard AWD
Seating5
Decision answers23Trim, ownership and verification
What changed for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says Audi removed the Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels, meaning any upgrades to the A5 must be done through packages: most former Premium Plus upgrades moved into the Driver Assistance package (head-up display, dashcam, parking assistance), the Executive package handles interior upgrades (ventilated and massaging front seats, high-output USB ports, an upgraded sound system), a new Vorsprung package essentially replaces the Prestige trim by combining Driver Assistance and Executive with heated rear seats, a surround-view camera, and a 10.9-inch passenger display screen, and a new Sport Plus package adds S Sport suspension, red interior accents, front sport seats, a flat-bottomed steering wheel, and sportier exterior styling.
Pricing for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists 2027 Audi A5 MSRP starting at $51,795.
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says for 2027 Audi builds the A5 in only one trim level, starting at slightly less than $52,000, with standard leather upholstery, heated front seats, three-zone automatic climate control, a 360-degree camera, and a wireless charging pad.
How it compares to its closest rivals
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the A5 falls short of the sumptuous luxury provided by rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, but has a utility advantage over more traditional three-box sedans like the BMW 3-series thanks to its svelte hatchback body and sizable cargo hold, and for more thrilling performance points to Audi's own S5, whose 362 horsepower cranks up performance considerably but also the price.
Questions buyers ask
What's new for the 2027 Audi A5?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says Audi removed the Premium Plus and Prestige trims and restructured upgrades into packages, including a new top Vorsprung package and a new Sport Plus package.
How much does the 2027 Audi A5 cost?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists MSRP starting at $51,795.
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Record summary
What to know first
Output varies by specific engine tune within the turbo-four family (261-268 hp). Audi collapsed the A5's three-trim ladder into a single Premium trim for model year 2027, configured through option packages instead of trim steps.
Model-year note
MY2027 restructuring: the Premium/Premium Plus/Prestige ladder is gone. Every A5 is now the same Premium trim, customized with Driver Assistance, Executive, Vorsprung and new Sport Plus packages; panoramic glass and S Sport suspension are now standalone options instead of trim-gated content.
Trim map
How the lineup separates.
Trim descriptions identify the meaningful change from one trim to the next; individual options can still vary.
| Trim | Place in the lineup | Notable equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | Only trim | 2.0L turbo engine standard, standard quattro AWD, Forward collision mitigation, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control standard, Driver Assistance package adds head-up display and Park Assist Plus |
Complete certification table
1 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50494A5 quattro | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 | N/A |
Direct answers
23 questions tied to this model-year.
Each answer names its source.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 A5 come in?
The 2027 Audi A5 (compact luxury sedan) is offered in one trim, Premium.
Source: Audi
Q02What are the 2027 A5 trims?
The 2027 Audi A5 comes in one trim, Premium.
Source: Audi
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 A5 use?
The 2027 Audi A5 is built around 2.0L turbo four-cylinder, rated at 261 / 268 horsepower across its compact luxury sedan body style.
Source: Audi specifications
Q04Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 A5?
The 2027 Audi A5 is offered with Standard AWD.
Source: Audi specifications
Q05What changed for the 2027 A5?
MY2027 restructuring: the Premium/Premium Plus/Prestige ladder is gone. Every A5 is now the same Premium trim, customized with Driver Assistance, Executive, Vorsprung and new Sport Plus packages; panoramic glass and S Sport suspension are now standalone options instead of trim-gated content.
Source: Audi model-year information
Q06How much cargo space does the 2027 Audi A5 have, per EPA measurement?
The EPA lists 23 cubic feet of measured luggage or cargo volume for the 2027 Audi A5.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov current vehicle table
Q07Which driver-assistance features are standard on a 2027 Audi A5?
The 2027 Audi A5 is documented with Forward collision mitigation, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control standard, Driver Assistance package adds head-up display and Park Assist Plus, Vorsprung package adds top comfort, tech and driver-assist content.
Source: Manufacturer equipment table and owner’s manual
Q08How much cargo space does the 2027 Audi A5 have?
Cargo volume is 22.6 cu ft. Documented for the 2027 Audi A5 in Autoblog 2027 Audi A5 review, read 2026-09-10.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q09Does the 2027 Audi A5 come with roadside assistance?
Roadside assistance is included for 4 years. Documented for the 2027 Audi A5 in Audi 24-Hour Roadside Assistance, read 2026-09-10.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q10What does the 2.0L turbo four-cylinder engine in the 2027 Audi A5 deliver?
Horsepower: 268 hp. Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. These figures belong to the 2.0L turbo four-cylinder configuration of the 2027 Audi A5, not to a trim name: one engine can appear on several trims and one trim can be offered with more than one engine, so match the engine on the window sticker before applying them. Documented 2026-09-10.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q11What trim levels does the 2027 Audi A5 come in?
A single Premium trim, configurable via option packages — Audi consolidated the former three-trim lineup for 2027.
Source: CarsDirect and Autoblog 2027 Audi A5 research
Q12How much does the 2027 Audi A5 cost?
$50,400 in the reconfigured default Premium trim, only $200 more than the prior year's base price.
Source: CarsDirect and Autoblog 2027 Audi A5 research
Q13What option packages are available on the 2027 Audi A5?
A Driver Assistance package with dashcam, parking assistant, head-up display, and dynamic interaction lighting, and an Executive package with high-output USB ports, premium audio, ventilated/massaging front seats, and upgraded LED headlights.
Source: CarsDirect and Autoblog 2027 Audi A5 research
Q14What kind of brakes does the 2027 Audi A5 have?
MotorTrend lists the 2027 Audi A5 with four-wheel disc brakes.
Q15What suspension does the 2027 Audi A5 use?
MotorTrend describes the 2027 Audi A5's suspension this way. Front: a multi-link design. Rear: a multi-link design.
Q16What are the 2027 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI quattro's length, height and wheelbase?
CarBuzz lists the 2027 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI quattro with a length of 190.1 inches, a height of 57.0 inches and a wheelbase of 113.8 inches.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q17How much does the 2027 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI quattro weigh?
CarBuzz lists the 2027 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI quattro with a curb weight of 4,090 pounds and a standard payload of 992 pounds.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q18How big is the fuel tank on the 2027 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI quattro?
CarBuzz lists a 14.8-gallon fuel tank for the 2027 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI quattro.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q19What is the GVWR of the 2027 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI quattro?
CarBuzz lists a curb weight of 4,090 pounds and a maximum payload of 992 pounds for the 2027 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI quattro; because payload is the gross vehicle weight rating minus curb weight, that puts the GVWR at 5,082 pounds.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q20What is the payload capacity of the 2027 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI quattro?
CarBuzz lists a maximum payload of 992 pounds for the 2027 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI quattro.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q21How quickly does the 2027 Audi A5 accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
CarGurus lists 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds for the 2027 Audi A5.
Source: CarGurus model-year specification page
Q22How much headroom and legroom does the 2027 Audi A5 AWD quattro Premium TFSI 4dr Sedan have?
CarDealerships.com lists the 2027 Audi A5 AWD quattro Premium TFSI 4dr Sedan with 40.0 inches of front headroom, 41.3 inches of front legroom, 37.2 inches of rear headroom and 36.1 inches of rear legroom.
Source: CarDealerships.com model-year specification page
Q23What size tires does the 2027 Audi A5 AWD quattro Premium TFSI 4dr Sedan come with?
CarDealerships.com lists 235/45R18 tires on the 2027 Audi A5 AWD quattro Premium TFSI 4dr Sedan.
Source: CarDealerships.com model-year specification page
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