2025 Audi A4 Sedan vs. A5 Sportback Comparison | Dimensions, Specs, & Features in Hoffman Estates

2023 Audi A4 vs. A5 Comparison | Features & PerformanceAre you looking for the ideal Audi driving experience and wonder what the differences and similarities are between the 2023 Audi A4 and 2023 Audi A5? The team at Audi Hoffman Estates in Hoffman Estates, IL, has put together this side-by-side review so you can get a clearer picture. If you’d like more model-specific information, visit our A4 review and A4 trims pages or A5 review and A5 trims pages. 
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Starting MSRP on the 2023 Audi A4 four-door sedan is $40,300. The two-door 2023 Audi A5 Coupe has a starting MSRP of $46,700, while the four-door 2023 Audi A5 Sportback begins at $44,600 MSRP and the two-door 2023 Audi A5 Cabriolet begins at $53,900 MSRP. 2023 Audi A4 vs. A5 Length & DesignThe 2023 Audi A4 sedan is slightly longer than the 2023 Audi A5 Coupe and 2023 Audi A5 Cabriolet but similar in size to the 2023 Audi A5 Sportback. The A4 measures 187.5 inches in length as compared to 184.9 inches on the A5 Coupe and A5 Cabriolet and 187.3 inches on the A5 Sportback. 
The sleek, four-door 2023 Audi A4 is a sharp-looking cruiser with distinctive S line® details ― like sporty bumpers with prominent air inlets, ten-spoke or five double-spoke wheel designs, dual exhaust tailpipes, and fender badging ― for enhanced athletic expression. 
The 2023 Audi A5 also features exterior S line® details and each body style is handsomely sculpted with a long hood and flowing side panel lines for plenty of eye-catching appeal. The A5 Cabriolet features an acoustic folding roof made with three layers of insulation for both wind protection and noise reduction.
Both Audi models feature the brand’s latest thinking around exterior lighting systems. State-of-the-art matrix-design LED headlights with Audi laser light and headlight washers on the 2023 Audi A5 let you see with incredible clarity. The laser light, which comes standard on the top-level trim, heightens the view and only appears when there are no other cars on the road. The 2023 A4 features visibility-enhancing LED headlights with a daytime running light signature and LED tail lights with dynamic turn signals. Matrix-design LED headlights with headlight washers on the higher level trim provide exceptional illumination as well as intriguing dynamic animated sequencing for a more elevated design detail. Interior Comfort & FeaturesEnjoy a truly driver-centric, interactive experience in both the 2023 Audi A4 and 2023 Audi A5. Audi premium luxury is defined by comfortable seating, premium materials, impressive digital dashboards, and a multimedia interface that brings together content, communication, connectivity, and driver information. 
An interior lighting package on the A4 lets you add colorful illumination for enhanced drama and personal expression, while inside the A5 you’ll find front sport seats that feature thigh support and seat bolstering for added comfort. 
Interior features these two models share include:
Power sunroof (panoramic on A5)Three-zone automatic climate control with digital rear seat area displayThree-spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddlesAudi virtual cockpit plusNatural wood inlaysLeather seating surfacesHeated front and rear seatsTen-speaker Audi sound system or 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen® 3D sound system MMI® touch display with 10.1-in. center screen or MMI® Navigation plus systemAudi smartphone interface with wireless Apple CarPlay®Bluetooth® preparationAudi phone box with signal booster and wireless chargerSiriusXM® Satellite Radio Specs & Fuel EconomyThe powertrains on both the 2023 Audi A4 and 2023 Audi A5 feature the same capable turbocharged engine options that pair with a seven-speed S tronic® dual-clutch automatic transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive with ultra® technology. The A4 tunes the engine to two levels of performance and offers them on all three trims.
Model2023 Audi A42023 Audi A5Engine2.0L turbo four-cylinder (40 TFSI®/45 TFSI®)2.0L turbo four-cylinder Horsepower201 HP / 261 HP261 HPTorque236 lb.-ft. / 273 lb.-ft.273 lb.-ft.Fuel Economy (MPG)24 city/33 hwy; 24 city/32 hwy24 city/32 hwy2023 Audi A4 vs. A5 HorsepowerBoth the 2023 Audi A4 and 2023 Audi A5 are equipped with the same turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing either 201 horsepower or 261 horsepower with the A4 engine options and 261 horsepower on the A5. 2023 Audi A4 vs. A5 ColorsThe exterior color palettes offered with both the 2023 Audi A4 and 2023 Audi A5 are filled with exhilarating and sophisticated color options. Some colors are only available on certain trims.
2023 Audi A4Ibis WhiteBrilliant BlackFlorett Silver metallicManhattan Gray metallicNavarra Blue metallicMythos Black metallicGlacier White metallicTango Red metallicDistrict Green metallicChronos Gray metallicDaytona Gray pearl
2023 Audi A5Ibis WhiteBrilliant BlackFlorett Silver metallicManhattan Gray metallicNavarra Blue metallicMythos Black metallicGlacier White metallicTango Red metallicDistrict Green metallicChronos Gray metallicDaytona Gray pearl Safety & Driver Assistance TechUnique on the 2023 Audi A5 is park assist, an automatic parking feature that utilizes sensor technology to locate a parking spot and support you with steering wheel maneuvers to help you park the vehicle.
Among the advanced features you’ll find on both the A4 and A5 is an auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass and Integrated Toll Module®. Glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you is reduced, while directional points displayed directly onto the mirror assist you with where you’re going. The convenient toll module (ITM) feature lets you do away with state toll passes so you can enjoy quick and easy access to most of the nation’s toll roads through one account.
Other advanced safety technologies you’ll find on both the A4 and A5 include:
Lane departure warningAudi pre sense® basic, city, and rearTire pressure monitoring systemTop view camera systemAudi active lane assistAudi side assist with rear cross traffic assist and vehicle exit warningHead-up displayTraffic sign recognitionRear view cameraAdvanced airbag protection