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2025 Audi

RS 5 Sportback

Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L, Turbo

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2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback (photo 1 of 3)

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PhotoMatti BlumeCC BY-SAWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
444
Power to weight
0.111 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.20
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
438 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
4/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
186 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
54 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
109 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,990 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated rear seatsUnconfirmedPackage only
  • Heated seatsStandard
  • Heated steering wheelPackage only
  • Leather seatsStandard
  • Massaging seatsPackage only
  • Memory seatStandard
  • Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmedPackage only
  • Ventilated seatsPackage only

Audio

  • Bang & Olufsen audioPackage only
  • Premium audio (any brand)UnconfirmedStandard

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view cameraPackage only
  • Backup cameraStandard
  • Head-up displayPackage only
  • Parking sensorsStandard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise controlUnconfirmedPackage only
  • Automatic emergency brakingStandard
  • Blind-spot monitorStandard
  • Lane-keeping assistStandard

Convenience

  • Android AutoStandard
  • Apple CarPlayStandard
  • Keyless entryStandard
  • Navigation systemStandard
  • Power liftgateStandard
  • Push-button startStandard
  • Remote startUnconfirmedStandard
  • Wireless Apple CarPlayStandard
  • Wireless phone chargingStandard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlightsStandard

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

389 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2081006_2

    This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicans enter a record in the PSS database

  • May 27, 2026POWER TRAINTSB_2059057_14

    This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra.

  • May 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERAOS-26-25

    This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when you perform the 90TV SVM flash.

  • May 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2080517_4

    This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.

  • May 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2061932_12

    This bulletin provides informaiton when traffic jam assist is unavailable/active lane assist fault is reported in the instrument cluster.

  • May 15, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERTSB_2067557_2

    This bulletin provides informaiton when the windscreen/rear window washer pump is not working (B126101, B126113).

  • May 8, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2077443_3

    This bulletin provides information when the convenience openeing does not work.

  • May 8, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2077314_2

    This reporting obligation requests that techincians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the hand held transmitter cannot be programmed to the Homelink garage door opener.

  • and 381 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.