2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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While Audi already sells Sportback (Audi-speak for a 4-door coupe) versions of the A5 compact executive car and the sportier S5, the RS 5 arrives as a new, more hardcore addition to the lineup. Consider it an RS 5 coupe, but with 2 extra doors, 2.3 extra inches of length, about an inch of extra height, and less than 100 pounds of extra weight despite all that added practicality. Visually, it stands out from lesser Sportback Audi A5 and S5, thanks to more aggressive styling at the front end. Under the hood, it stands out with lots of extra punch from the twin-turbo V6 out of the Porsche Panamera 4S.
The RS 5 Sportback’s V6 is a 2.9-liter unit with 444 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque, which Audi claims will get the RS 5 Sportback to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds. This is thanks in large part to the company’s famous quattro all-wheel-drive (AWD) system and an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. Top speed is limited to 155 mph, but an available Dynamic Plus package allows for a 174-mph top speed. That same Dynamic Plus package also adds carbon-ceramic front brakes. The Dynamic (non-Plus) package adds sport suspension with Dynamic Ride Control and a sport exhaust. All RS 5 Sportbacks come with adaptive dampers, and the AWD system can put more power to the rear than normal in certain situations for more of a rear-drive feel. The RS 5 Sportback also returns 17 mpg city, 26 highway, and 20 combined with premium fuel.
On the inside, the RS 5 Sportback gets 21.8 cubic feet of rear storage space that expand to 35 cubic feet with the seats folded. The Sportback features the usual mix of sporty touches and high-end luxury, including a flat-bottom steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, well-bolstered seats, and an 8.3-inch infotainment screen that comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Nappa leather upholstery and an upgraded stereo by Bang & Olufsen are among the more tempting extras. The RS 5 Sportback is also available with automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, a head-up display (HUD), and self-parking assist.
The Audi RS 5 was already a usable, livable luxury car that could also enjoy a double life as a high-performance coupe capable of running with more focused sports cars, but the new Sportback adds practicality to the lineup while sacrificing very little speed.
User reviews for 2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback
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by Denord R
Jan 08, 2024
A baby rs7 with with guts. Its the sexiest vehicle on the road. It turns heads everywhere I go--grocery shopping, picking up kids from school, or soccer practice. The compliments cant stop pouring in. Color: white with black optic carbon fibre package. If you think the 15k differential between the RS5 and S5 is not worth it, youll regret not buying the RS5. The 444hp motor is no slouch: its 3.7 sec from 0-60! No matter the condition. But thats not the main reason I bought this car: practicality and gravitas. No other car/ hatch looks better. Period.Jan 08, 2024
by Anonymous
Jan 07, 2024
A couple things that I would have liked to have seen was heads up display and carbon fiber paddle shift extensions. It was an amazing car Jan 07, 2024
by Shaun C
Oct 01, 2023
My 5 year old says we have the fanciest car in the neighborhood. What else do you need? Buy an RS5Oct 01, 2023
User rating:
by Denord R
Jan 08, 2024
A baby rs7 with with guts. Its the sexiest vehicle on the road. It turns heads everywhere I go--grocery shopping, picking up kids from school, or soccer practice. The compliments cant stop pouring in. Color: white with black optic carbon fibre package. If you think the 15k differential between the RS5 and S5 is not worth it, youll regret not buying the RS5. The 444hp motor is no slouch: its 3.7 sec from 0-60! No matter the condition. But thats not the main reason I bought this car: practicality and gravitas. No other car/ hatch looks better. Period.Jan 08, 2024
by Anonymous
Jan 07, 2024
A couple things that I would have liked to have seen was heads up display and carbon fiber paddle shift extensions. It was an amazing car Jan 07, 2024
by Shaun C
Oct 01, 2023
My 5 year old says we have the fanciest car in the neighborhood. What else do you need? Buy an RS5Oct 01, 2023
by Jun P
Jun 08, 2023
Quick and fun. Rides and sounds great.
So easy to drive fast.
Beautifully designed in and out. Top notch built quality.
Highly recommended.Jun 08, 2023
by Michael F
Jan 14, 2023
I have owned this car now for 3 years and it has never disappointed. Faster than the Audi claimed 3.7 0-60 (dragy 3.4) time, handles very well for a larger car, has all the tech you would need and practical to boot. This car munches up highway miles with aplomb and then when home you can go to Lowes and fit 15 bags of mulch in the back no problem. Interior aesthetics, comfort and fit/finish are well above competitors also. This car is an outstanding alternative to a small to midsize SUV!Jan 14, 2023
by Alek W
Apr 06, 2021
Vehicle is way over priced. You can get the same performance out of a Mercedes amg c 63s and save 20k if not more. The quality in Mercedes is vastly superior to the rs5 sport back. Lastly audiis have some of the worst reliability issues out of any vehicle. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY Apr 06, 2021
by Bill W
Feb 21, 2021
This is the epitome of an all purpose vehicle. Smooth as silk on the highway, an incredible sports car when called upon, and can carry SUV volumes of passengers and cargo. I like that its not in your face styling but projects sophistication. Im 6 4 and this is super comfortable for me. Sonoma green is an awesome color on this car. Feb 21, 2021
by Thomas L
Aug 05, 2020
Best GT luxury sports vehicle . Very modern exterior and interior.Aug 05, 2020
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2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback Pricing
Original MSRP
$74,200 to $74,200Price range
$43,695 to $45,500Average price on CG
$44,027YoY price change
$44,298 to $44,027Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD 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 folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: leatherette · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Interior accents: faux suede · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · 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: black · 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: LED · 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: one-touch open/close
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · 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: multi-link · 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 read function · Navigation app: INRIX Traffic · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: myAudi with Audi connect · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse