• Reasonable running costs
• Not cheap to service
• Holds onto value well

How much does it cost to run?

The Audi A5 Coupe running costs aren’t cheap, but on par with rivals. It’s a high quality product, backed up with the prestige of the Audi name, which means it’s in demand and, as a result, holds onto its value well. Audi servicing can be on the expensive side, but there is a good network of independents who offer a cheaper alternative. Plus, if you’re a low-mileage driver the service intervals can be up to two years.

The Audi A5 Coupe emissions ratings might seem high but it is a surprisingly green model and with an average of 183g/km CO2. This is helped by the efficient diesel and smaller turbocharged petrol engines which balance power with economy. The greenest model is the 2.0 TDI which emits 140g/km of CO2 and returns an impressive 53mpg.

From late 2009, 2.0 TDI and 2.0 TFSI models come with an automatic start-stop system to help reduce emissions and increase fuel economy.

Reliability

• Strong reputation for build quality
• Many parts used and proven elsewhere
• Only two recalls

There are some known issues with Audi A5 Coupe reliability. Audi has a superb reputation for build quality. It uses engines and other components that have been well proven in other Audi and Volkswagen models so problems are very rare.

This was the first time that some of the components in this car have been used (usually parts are shared across models). However, Audi A5 Coupe reliability will be same as the rest of the German car maker’s contemporary line-up, and you can read all about its reliability in the overview section at the beginning of this review.