2019 Audi RS 5 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Write a review
The Audi RS 5 is based on the A5, a performance-oriented luxury car that was fully redesigned for 2018. While the RS 5 Coupe rolled out last year, the RS 5 Sportback is an all-new addition to the Audi lineup for 2019. It competes with performance sedans like the BMW M5.
While the A5 lineup consists of a Coupe, Sportback, and Convertible, the RS 5 lineup skips the drop-top option in favor of the two sportier body styles. The new Sportback adds two doors to the Coupe body but maintains svelte fastback-like styling. Both RS 5 body styles feature design details drawn from the brand’s long history in motorsports; Audi cites the Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO as a specific source of styling inspiration. The RS 5 features a slightly wider body than A5 and S5 models, which is emphasized by the flared fenders fitted over standard 19-inch alloy wheels, a wide honeycomb-patterned grille and matching air intakes, oval tailpipes, and a rear decklid spoiler.
Audi offers the RS 5 Coupe and Sportback with one engine, a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6, which makes 444 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque. An 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission handles shifting duties. Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive (AWD) system is optimized with a self-locking center differential and sport rear differential. The RS 5 hits a top speed of 155 mph, but the Dynamic plus package raises the max speed to 174 mph. EPA ratings come in at 18 mpg city, 27 highway, and 21 combined. The Sportback sees a drop of 1 mpg across the board.
The motorsport-inspired, track-ready design continues inside the RS 5, with a driver-oriented cockpit and exclusive 12-way adjustable, embossed sport seats with high bolsters and honeycomb-patterned stitching. Styling details include a perforated leather steering wheel and gearshift knob, stainless steel pedals, and RS badging. The Coupe and Sportback both provide seating for five passengers. Just one trim level is available for each body style, but the Fine Leather Nappa package provides better quality leather throughout and adds LED interior lighting.
The RS 5’s infotainment and audio setup includes 10 speakers, an MP3-compatible CD player, HD Radio, satellite radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, two front USB ports, the Audi Virtual Cockpit customizable driver information display, and Audi’s MMI Navigation Plus system. A Bang & Olufsen sound system upgrade is available.
Neither body style of the 2019 RS 5 has been tested for crashworthiness. Standard advanced safety features include a reversing camera, rear cross-traffic alert, and two pre-collision systems, which detect oncoming vehicles and pedestrians and prepare occupants for an impending collision. The RS driver-assistance package adds a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, a head-up display (HUD), and traffic-sign recognition. Park-steering assist is newly available for 2019.
The Audi Sport brand, which brings track-worthy performance to select models of the Audi lineup, takes a leap forward with the Audi RS 5.
User reviews for 2019 Audi RS 5
Write a reviewWhat users have asked
Top Comparisons
2019 Audi RS 5 Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 180 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 14.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leatherette · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: carbon · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Interior accents: faux suede · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power passenger · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.20 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Battery rating: 420 CCA · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 444 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5700 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 443 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 1900
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: aluminum · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Window trim: aluminum
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Audi MMI Connect · Infotainment screen size: 8.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: wiper activated · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power panoramic
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: rear · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: contrast stitching · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.9
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation app: INRIX Traffic · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: myAudi with Audi connect · Smart device app function: vehicle location · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse