Audi A5 2011 fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Audi A5 | All carmakers | Audi A5 | |
| 2011 | +19% | +38% | +19% | +41% |
| Show all years | ||||
| 2012 | +21% | +39% | +23% | +41% |
| 2013 | +23% | +39% | +27% | +41% |
| 2014 | +26% | +39% | +30% | +41% |
| 2015 | +26% | +39% | +33% | +41% |
| 2016 | +28% | +41% | +36% | +42% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Audi A5.
Audi A5 2011 Sportback hatchback fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 35.5 MPG 6.6 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +37% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 48.3 MPG 4.9 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 33.9 MPG 6.9 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +43% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Audi A5 2011 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.2 liters per 100 km or 3% 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 1.1 litres per 100 km or 14% 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 fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 3.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission (Audi A5 2011 Sportback 3.0 TDI 204 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Audi A5 2011 Sportback 1.8 TFSI 170 HP manual | 39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km+32% |
| Audi A5 2011 Sportback 1.8 TFSI 170 HP manual | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km+34% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Audi A5 2011 Sportback 2.0 TFSI 211 HP automatic | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km+44% |
| Audi A5 2011 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro 211 HP 4x4 manual | 34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km |
26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km+31% |
| Audi A5 2011 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro 211 HP 4x4 automatic | 33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km |
23.1 MPG 10.2 l/100km+46% |
| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Audi A5 2011 Sportback 2.0 TDI 143 HP manual | 53.5 MPG 4.4 l/100km |
35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+50% |
| Audi A5 2011 Sportback 2.0 TDI 163 HP manual | 52.3 MPG 4.5 l/100km |
35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km+49% |
| Audi A5 2011 Sportback 2.0 TDI 177 HP manual | 50.0 MPG 4.7 l/100km |
37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km+34% |
| Audi A5 2011 Sportback 2.0 TDI 177 HP automatic | 49.0 MPG 4.8 l/100km |
33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km+48% |
| Audi A5 2011 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro 177 HP 4x4 manual | 46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+35% |
| 3.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Audi A5 2011 Sportback 3.0 TFSI quattro 272 HP 4x4 automatic | 29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km |
|
| 3.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Audi A5 2011 Sportback 3.0 TDI 204 HP automatic | 48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+41% |
| Audi A5 2011 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro 245 HP 4x4 automatic | 41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km |
29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km+42% |
Audi A5 2011 coupe fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 35.8 MPG 6.6 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +43% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 46.8 MPG 5.0 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +42% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Audi A5 2011 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.2 liters per 100 km or 3% 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 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4% 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 average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 3.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission (Audi A5 2011 Coupe 3.0 TDI 204 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Audi A5 with 1.8 petrol engine and manual transmission (Audi A5 2011 Coupe 1.8 TFSI 170 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Audi A5 2011 Coupe 1.8 TFSI 170 HP manual | 41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km |
30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km+37% |
| Audi A5 2012 Coupe 1.8 TFSI 170 HP automatic | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km+41% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Audi A5 2011 Coupe 2.0 TFSI quattro 211 HP 4x4 automatic | 33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km |
24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km+39% |
| Audi A5 2012 Coupe 2.0 TFSI 211 HP automatic | 39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km |
25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km+57% |
| Audi A5 2012 Coupe 2.0 TFSI quattro 211 HP 4x4 manual | 34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km |
24.8 MPG 9.5 l/100km+40% |
| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Audi A5 2012 Coupe 2.0 TDI 163 HP manual | 53.5 MPG 4.4 l/100km |
34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km+55% |
| Audi A5 2012 Coupe 2.0 TDI quattro 177 HP 4x4 manual | 46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km |
35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+29% |
| 3.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Audi A5 Coupe 3.0 TFSI quattro 272 HP 4x4 automatic | 29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km |
|
| 3.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Audi A5 2011 Coupe 3.0 TDI 204 HP automatic | 48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+41% |
| Audi A5 2011 Coupe 3.0 TDI quattro 245 HP 4x4 automatic | 41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km |
29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km+42% |
Audi A5 2011 cabrio fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 26.3 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +36% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 44.8 MPG 5.3 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 32.8 MPG 7.2 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +37% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, Audi A5 2011 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Audi A5 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.4 litres per 100 km or 6% 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 average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 3.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission (Audi A5 2011 3.0 TDI V6 204 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Audi A5 with 1.8 petrol engine and manual transmission (Audi A5 2011 1.8 TFSI 170 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Audi A5 2011 1.8 TFSI 170 HP manual | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km+26% |
| Audi A5 2012 1.8 TFSI 170 HP automatic | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km+31% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Audi A5 2011 2.0 TFSI 211 HP 4x4 automatic | 32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km |
24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km+35% |
| Audi A5 2011 2.0 TFSI 211 HP automatic | 36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km+52% |
| Audi A5 2013 2.0 TFSI 225 HP 4x4 automatic | 34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km |
25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km+36% |
| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Audi A5 2011 2.0 TDI 177 HP manual | 48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km |
35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+35% |
| Audi A5 2012 2.0 TDI 177 HP automatic | 47.0 MPG 5.0 l/100km |
33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km+42% |
| 3.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Audi A5 2012 3.0 TFSI V6 272 HP 4x4 automatic | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
|
| 3.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Audi A5 2011 3.0 TDI V6 204 HP automatic | 45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+33% |
| Audi A5 2011 3.0 TDI V6 245 HP 4x4 automatic | 39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km+37% |
* - 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.