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Audi A5 Sportback (2017-2024) boot space, practicality and safety

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Practicality rating: 4.5 out of 54.5

Written by Keith Adams Published: 28 August 2024

  • Lots of room upfront
  • Rear space is a letdown
  • Large and practical boot

How much space is there?

The Audi A5 is a driver-focused choice, which means there’s plenty of legroom and lots of seat adjustment upfront. Elbow room is impressive, too, making this a great choice for anyone who undertakes frequent long journeys. Shame that the low roofline means that headroom’s tight compared with saloon- and SUV-shaped rivals – but from experience, most six-footers will still get comfortable without too many dramas.

The middle rear seat is much less comfortable, with barely any headroom for grown adults, making this very much a four-seater. Large cup holders in the front win back some brownie points, although it’s worth noting access is a little trickier than in models with higher rooflines.

Boot space and storage

Boot space for the A5 Sportback exactly matches its main rival – the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe – at 480 litres with the rear seats in place and 1,300 litres with them dropped. This means the boot is the same size as the Audi A4 saloon with the seats in place, but much larger with them dropped – though it still lags a little behind the A4 Avant.

Audi A5 Sportback (2021) interior

Another benefit comes with the addition of a hatchback, which means that loading large items should be simple. Plus, you get a boot net and lashing points to help secure loose items and stop them from rattling around.

Is it easy to park?

The Parking Assistance packs add a 360-degree camera and Park Assist that can park the car for itself. The Advanced pack includes these elements plus systems that warn driver and passengers of approaching cyclists when parked, and vehicles approaching from behind.

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Safety

  • Five-star Euro NCAP rating for the A4
  • Plenty of driver-assistance kit
  • Safe but getting on a bit now

The car the A5 Sportback is based on, the A4, scored full marks in it Euro NCAP crash assessment when put to the test in 2015. The chances are that it would be off the pace if tested again, but it will be more than safe enough in the event of the worst happening.

Several safety packs were available including the Driver Assistance Pack – Tour, Parking Assistance Pack and Parking Assistance Pack Advanced. The first pack includes adaptive cruise control, which can maintain a safe distance behind the car from a standstill to the car’s top speed on automatic models, with manual-equipped models functional above 20mph. Automatic A5s can also move forward automatically in stop-start traffic, taking control of steering, brakes and accelerator up to 40mph, making driving in traffic much less stressful.

This pack also makes the automatic braking function work across the cars’ entire speed range, with the addition of Collision Avoidance Assistant – which helps to avoid a crash should the car lose control, by using sensors to read the road ahead and adding steering interventions to avoid obstacles. Other kit includes road sign recognition and Active Lane Assist which helps the driver to stay in their lane above 40mph.

Euro NCAP rating

Ratings for this model not available

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (13)
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Climate control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Heated mirrors
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Traction control
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Standard Trim Standard Equipment (10)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Folding rear seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Leather seat trim
  • Parking sensors
  • Rear electric windows
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
Standard Trim Optional Equipment (7)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cruise control
  • DVD
  • Heated seats
  • Lumbar support
  • Remote locking
Audi Sport Edition Standard Equipment (16)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • DVD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
Audi Sport Edition Optional Equipment (3)
  • Audio remote
  • Cruise control
  • Heated seats
Black Edition Standard Equipment (15)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cruise control
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated seats
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Black Edition Optional Equipment (8)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • DVD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Metallic Paint
  • Space saver spare wheel
Carbon Black Standard Equipment (13)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Audio remote
  • Cruise control
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Folding rear seats
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Leather seat trim
  • Parking sensors
  • Rear electric windows
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
Carbon Black Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Edition 1 Standard Equipment (17)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cruise control
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Edition 1 Optional Equipment (7)
  • DVD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Space saver spare wheel
Nogaro Edition Standard Equipment (13)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • Cruise control
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Folding rear seats
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Leather seat trim
  • Parking sensors
  • Rear electric windows
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
Nogaro Edition Optional Equipment (5)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • DVD
  • Lumbar support
  • Remote locking
Performance Edition Standard Equipment (7)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Audio remote
  • Cruise control
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Rear electric windows
  • Sat Nav
Performance Edition Optional Equipment (10)
  • CD
  • DVD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Folding rear seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Remote locking
  • Sports seats
S Line Standard Equipment (17)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cruise control
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated seats
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
S Line Optional Equipment (6)
  • DVD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Space saver spare wheel
S5 Standard Equipment (19)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cruise control
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
S5 Optional Equipment (4)
  • DVD
  • Headlight washers
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Space saver spare wheel
S5 Black Edition Standard Equipment (17)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cruise control
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
S5 Black Edition Optional Equipment (4)
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Headlight washers
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
S5 Edition 1 Standard Equipment (19)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cruise control
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
S5 Edition 1 Optional Equipment (4)
  • DVD
  • Headlight washers
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Space saver spare wheel
S5 Vorsprung Standard Equipment (18)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
S5 Vorsprung Optional Equipment (2)
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Headlight washers
SE Standard Equipment (16)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cruise control
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Remote locking
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
SE Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Sport Standard Equipment (16)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cruise control
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Sport Optional Equipment (8)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • DVD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Space saver spare wheel
Vorsprung Standard Equipment (10)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Parking sensors
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
Vorsprung Optional Equipment (13)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • DVD
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Front fog lights
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Lumbar support
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment

Dimensions

Length 4733mm - 4783mm
Width 2029mm
Height 1384mm - 1386mm
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