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Used 2021 Audi S5 Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Audi S5 is the high-performance counterpart to the A5. Compared to the A5's four-cylinder engine, the S5 comes with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine (349 horsepower, 369 lb-ft of torque) paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.

The S5 is similarly offered in coupe, convertible (Cabriolet) and four-door hatchback (Sportback) body styles. The coupe and convertible seat four, while the Sportback accommodates five. The S5 is available in three trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige.

Premium
The S5 Premium base trim comes well equipped with:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Sport suspension
  • LED headlights
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Power liftgate (Sportback)
  • Three-zone automatic climate control
  • Leather and faux suede combination upholstery
  • Power-adjustable, heated front sport seats
  • LED ambient cabin lighting
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated toll road transponder

Technology and safety features include:

  • 10.1-inch central touchscreen
  • Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay smartphone connections
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

The optional Convenience package for the Premium trim adds:

  • Auto-dimming side mirrors
  • Keyless entry
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Driver-seat memory functions
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Satellite radio
  • Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while you're in reverse)

Premium Plus
Moving up one tier to the Premium Plus gets you the features of the Convenience package as standard plus:

  • Digital instrument panel
  • Driver-seat memory functions
  • Simulated leather-wrapped center console and armrests
  • Wireless charging pad with a signal booster
  • Rear USB charge ports (Sportback only)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the S5 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the S5 and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the S5 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)

Prestige
The Prestige trim maxes out the tech and comfort features, adding:

  • Upgraded headlights
  • 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium audio system
  • Heated rear seats
  • Navigation system
  • Head-up display
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

The Premium Plus and Prestige trims can also be equipped with several options, including:

  • S Sport package
    • Adaptive suspension dampers
    • Sport rear differential
  • Warm Weather package
    • Different sport seats with ventilation but without massage
    • Leather upholstery
    • Neck heaters (convertible only)
  • Black Optic package
    • 20-inch wheels
    • High-performance summer tires
    • Black exterior trim accents
  • Premium leather upholstery
  • Dynamic steering (changes steering ratio for higher or lower effort based on speed)
  • Bang & Olufsen premium sound system

Which S5 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base S5 Premium is tempting, but you need to add the optional Convenience package to get features such as keyless entry, driver-seat memory function and satellite radio — features that should really come standard. As such, we say spend a little more for the Premium Plus trim. It includes the Convenience package features along with some other appealing extras such as adaptive cruise control.

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Comparing average pricing near
Keene, NH
Vehicle
S5 Premium
S5 Premium Plus
S5 Prestige
Vehicle
Premium
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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Prestige
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
optional
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
standard
standard
Parking assistance
optional
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette/sueded microfiber
leather/alcantara
leatherette/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
349 hp @ 5,400 rpm
349 hp @ 5,400 rpm
349 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Engine torque
369 lb-ft @ 1,370 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1,370 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1,370 rpm
Engine displacement
3.0 l
3.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/40R18
245/40R18
245/40R18
Wheel size
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.3 gal.
15.3 gal.
15.3 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
306 / 428 miles
306 / 428 miles
306 / 428 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,925 lb.
3,925 lb.
3,925 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
79.9 in.
79.9 in.
79.9 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.5 in.
72.5 in.
72.5 in.
Height
54.6 in.
54.6 in.
54.6 in.
Length
187.3 in.
187.3 in.
187.3 in.
Wheelbase
111.2 in.
111.2 in.
111.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
21.8 cu. ft.
21.8 cu. ft.
21.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
Front Leg Room
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
Rear Head Room
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.1 in.
35.1 in.
35.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.5 in.
54.5 in.
54.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$56,861
$59,267
$61,687
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.76
$0.79
$0.82
Depreciation
$16,002
$17,656
$19,462
Financing
$5,479
$6,304
$6,727
Taxes & Fees
$220
$220
$220
Fuel
$14,192
$14,192
$14,192
Insurance
$5,685
$5,612
$5,803
Maintenance
$8,085
$8,085
$8,085
Repairs
$7,198
$7,198
$7,198
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Rotor Gray Diamond Stitch, leather/alcantara
Black Diamond Stitch, leather/alcantara
Rotor Gray Diamond Stitch, leather/alcantara
Black Diamond Stitch, leather/alcantara
Magma Red Diamond Stitch Fine Nappa, premium leather
Rotor Gray Diamond Stitch Fine Nappa, premium leather
Black Diamond Stitch Fine Nappa, premium leather
Black, leather
Rotor Gray Diamond Stitch, leather/alcantara
Black Diamond Stitch, leather/alcantara
Magma Red Diamond Stitch Fine Nappa, premium leather
Rotor Gray Diamond Stitch Fine Nappa, premium leather
Black Diamond Stitch Fine Nappa, premium leather
Black, leather
Exterior
District Green Metallic
Quantum Gray
Glacier White Metallic
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Mythos Black Metallic
Ibis White
Navarra Blue Metallic
Turbo Blue
Tango Red Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Ibis White
Navarra Blue Metallic
Turbo Blue
Tango Red Metallic
District Green Metallic
Quantum Gray
Glacier White Metallic
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
District Green Metallic
Quantum Gray
Glacier White Metallic
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Mythos Black Metallic
Ibis White
Navarra Blue Metallic
Turbo Blue
Tango Red Metallic