Audi A5 Sportback 2009–2011 car dimensions: 4711 mm long, 1854 mm wide and 1391 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,615 kg. Braked towing is 1,700 kg.
1-zone climate control is standard across the range, with deluxe 3-zone climate control standard on 6-cylinder models and optional on 4-cylinder versions. The Audi Concert audio system includes a colour centre console screen as standard. Cruise control is optional, often as part of the comfort package. Rear acoustic parking sensors are standard on SE and above. Audi parking system plus, advanced parking with reversing camera, Audi lane assist and Audi side assist are all optional.
Boot capacity is 480 litres with the rear seats upright and expands to 980 litres with the seats folded. The split-folding rear seats create a flat load floor for larger items.
Braked towing capacity is 1700 kg on a 12% gradient and 1900 kg on an 8% gradient, with unbraked towing at 750 kg. A removable tow bar is available as a factory option. Payload is 530 kg.
Sports suspension with shorter springs and firmer dampers is standard on S line models.
The cabin uses quality materials with cloth standard and Milano or other leather options. Standard seats give good support. sports seats and climate comfort seats add lumbar and ventilation. 1-zone climate is standard on 4-cylinder models, with 3-zone deluxe available. Front centre armrest is fitted on higher trims. Electric multi-way seats and acoustic windscreen come in packages. Refinement is high with low noise.
Premium unleaded 95 RON fuel.
Combined fuel use around 37.7-40.4 mpg depending on gearbox.
LongLife service up to 19,000 miles or 2 years per indicator.
ESP, ABS, brake assist standard.
Front, side and head airbags standard. ISOFIX front and rear.
A4 platform scored 5 stars Euro NCAP.
The 2.0 TFSI quattro runs on premium unleaded 95 RON. Official combined figures sit between 37.7 mpg and 40.4 mpg with CO2 from 159 g/km upward, varying by manual or S tronic gearbox. Start-stop and recuperation help on suitable engines.
Servicing follows the LongLife indicator, with intervals up to 19,000 miles or two years. A three-year or 60,000-mile vehicle guarantee applies, plus longer paint and rust cover.
Standard safety includes ESP with brake assist, full-size driver and passenger airbags, front side airbags, head-level airbags front and rear, and ISOFIX points front and rear with passenger airbag deactivation. Rest recommendation system is fitted. Rear side airbags and parking aids are optional. The model shares the A4 platform that achieved a five-star Euro NCAP result.
Keep the car with genuine parts and indicator-based services. Quattro drive and solid build aid daily use. check for options like heated seats or electric adjustment when comparing used examples.
Length 4711 mm, Width 1854 mm, Height 1391 mm, Wheelbase 2810 mm (A5 Sportback 2009–2011)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi UK Technical Data, A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro , June 2009: engine, Audi UK A5 Sportback Pricing and Specification Guide, Edition 3.0, December 2009: same figures, unladen weight without driver, 150 mph, Audi AG A5 Sportback catalogue, valid April 2010.