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Audi A5 2009 fuel consumption

Audi A5 from 2009 to 2011 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 37% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 39% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 35% higher. Since 2009 the Audi A5 average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been significantly higher than average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersAudi A5All carmakersAudi A5
2009+14%+30% +14%+21%
Show all years
2010+16%+30% +16%+22%
2011+19%+30% +19%+22%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Audi A5.

2009 - 2011

Audi A5 2009 Sportback hatchback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines31.7 MPG
7.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines24.3 MPG
9.7 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+30%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines39.4 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines32.3 MPG
7.3 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+22%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Audi A5 2009 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.3 liters per 100 km or 6% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Audi A5 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.9 litres per 100 km or 11% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Audi A5 advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly better than average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.7 diesel engine and manual transmission (Audi A5 2009 Sportback 2.7 TDI 190 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Audi A5 with 2.0 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Audi A5 2009 2.0 TFSI 211 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.8 liter petrol engine
Audi A5 2009 1.8 TFSI 160 HP automatic 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
2.0 liter petrol engine
Audi A5 2009 Sportback 2.0 TFSI 180 HP automatic 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
27.0 MPG
8.7 l/100km+21%
Audi A5 2009 2.0 TFSI 180 HP manual 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km+18%
Audi A5 2009 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro 211 HP 4x4 manual 32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km
25.3 MPG
9.3 l/100km+27%
Audi A5 2009 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro 211 HP 4x4 automatic 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
21.8 MPG
10.8 l/100km+44%
Audi A5 2009 2.0 TFSI 211 HP manual 36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km
25.3 MPG
9.3 l/100km+43%
Audi A5 2009 2.0 TFSI 211 HP automatic 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
22.6 MPG
10.4 l/100km+44%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Audi A5 2009 Sportback 2.0 TDI 143 HP automatic 40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km
Audi A5 2010 2.0 TDI 143 HP manual 45.2 MPG
5.2 l/100km
36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km+25%
Audi A5 2009 Sportback 2.0 TDI 170 HP manual 45.2 MPG
5.2 l/100km
33.6 MPG
7.0 l/100km+35%
Audi A5 2009 2.0 TDI 170 HP 4x4 manual 40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km
33.6 MPG
7.0 l/100km+21%
2.7 liter diesel engine
Audi A5 2009 Sportback 2.7 TDI 190 HP manual 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km+13%
Audi A5 2009 2.7 TDI V6 190 HP automatic 36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km
30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km+18%
3.0 liter diesel engine
Audi A5 2009 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro 240 HP 4x4 manual 35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+13%
Audi A5 2009 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro 240 HP 4x4 automatic 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+27%
3.2 liter petrol engine
Audi A5 2009 Sportback 3.2 FSI quattro 265 HP 4x4 automatic 25.3 MPG
9.3 l/100km
22.0 MPG
10.7 l/100km+15%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.