Audi A5 2007–2011 car dimensions: 4625 mm long, 1854 mm wide and 1383 mm high. Braked towing is 1,900 kg.
The cabin has a colour centre screen as standard with the Concert audio system and MMI controls. Base models get single-zone climate control. higher grades add three-zone deluxe climate with rear controls. Cruise control is available, often in packages. Rear parking sensors come on SE grades, with front sensors, side assist blind-spot warning, lane assist and a reversing camera optional on higher trims or packages. No standard automatic emergency braking.
Boot holds 320 litres with the roof stowed or seats up. Rear seats fold to open 750 litres for longer loads. Fabric roof stores compactly without eating much space.
Braked towing ranges from about 1500 kg to 2100 kg by engine and market, with 750 kg unbraked common. Payload sits near 500 kg on most versions. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension noted for work use.
The cabin seats four with contoured front seats that give good support and optional climate-controlled versions that heat or cool via fans plus head-level heating vents for open-top use. Automatic seat-belt presenters are standard. Higher grades add multi-zone climate control and leather. The three-layer fabric roof with optional acoustic insulation keeps noise low when closed and opens or closes in about 15-17 seconds up to 50 km/h.
Fuel tank capacity 63-65 litres
LongLife service interval average 27 500 km or 2 years
No Euro NCAP rating for Cabriolet. related A4 scored 5 stars
Standard kit includes ABS, ESP, front and side airbags, ISOFIX, pop-up roll-over bars
Fuel use varies by engine. Petrol four-cylinder versions return combined figures in the mid-30s to mid-40s mpg range on official tests depending on transmission and drive. Diesels are more economical. Tank holds around 65 litres.
Servicing follows Audi LongLife with intervals up to two years or a variable distance based on use, averaging about 27 500 km. Many engines use a timing chain. Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty was standard when new.
Safety equipment includes dual-circuit brakes with ABS and EBD, ESP, front and combined side/head airbags, seat-belt pretensioners and force limiters, ISOFIX anchors and automatic pop-up roll bars behind the rear seats. The body uses ultra-high-strength steels and extra reinforcements. No dedicated crash-test rating exists for the Cabriolet.
The fully galvanised body carries a 12-year corrosion perforation warranty. Keep oil levels checked on TFSI engines and follow the service indicator. The soft top needs periodic inspection of seals and mechanism.
Length 4625 mm, Width 1854 mm, Height 1383 mm, Wheelbase 2751 mm (A5 2007–2011)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi of America 2011 A5 Cabriolet technical specifications PDF and Audi UK A5 Cabriolet price list/brochure, auto-data.net and autoevolution.com.