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    2012 Audi A5

    Used from

    $66,900 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.7 - 9.5 L / 100km

    About the Audi A5

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Audi A5's used prices in Australia typically range from $16,000 for the 2.0 Tfsi Quattro variant and topping out at $29,200 for the 3.0 Tfsi Quattro.

    There are 13 variants of the A5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2011.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol (155kW/350Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel (180kW/500Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol (125kW/320Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (130kW/380Nm), 3.2L petrol (195kW/330Nm) and 3.0L supercharged petrol (200kW/400Nm). Available with 7 speed auto direct shift, 6 speed manual, continuously variable transmission multitronic or 6 speed automatic tiptronic transmissions. Both all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2012 A5 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2012 Audi A5 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi A5

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.9
      • Headroom Front: 1014
      • Headroom Front: 993
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.0
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.3
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear: 914
      • Headroom Rear: 922
      • Headroom Rear: 947
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.3
      • Hip Room Front: 1378
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 52.8
      • Hip Room Rear: 1342
      • Leg Room Front (in): 54.3
      • Leg Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Leg Room Front: 1378
      • Leg Room Front: 1405
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 46.9
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 54.1
      • Leg Room Rear: 1190
      • Leg Room Rear: 1374
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.3
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1378
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1405
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 46.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.8
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1190
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1342
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1374
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench/sports
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    See all 2012 Audi A5 Specs

    2012 Audi A5 Dimensions

    1391mm
    1854mm
    4710mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Audi A5 Dimensions

    2012 Audi A5 Fuel Economy

    There are 20 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A5

    The most fuel efficient Audi A5 is the 2.0 TDI with a CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION MULTITRONIC which is powered by a 2.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 4.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi A5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the 3.2 FSI QUATTRO with a 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT which is powered by a 3.2L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 9.5L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Audi A5 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Audi A5Fuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded6.8 L/100km
    3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.1 L/100km
    3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.8 L/100km
    3.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded9.5 L/100km
    3.2L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded9.0 L/100km
    1.8L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.9 L/100km
    2.0L, Automatic, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.4 L/100km
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded7.2 L/100km
    3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.5 L/100km
    2.0L, Automatic, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.1 L/100km
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded7.0 L/100km
    3.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, 4x4Diesel5.7 L/100km
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded7.0 L/100km
    1.8L, Automatic, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.8 L/100km
    2.0L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWDDiesel4.8 L/100km
    3.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.1 L/100km
    2.0L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.2 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded7.3 L/100km
    3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.6 L/100km
    1.8L, Automatic, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.2 L/100km
    2.0L, Automatic, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, FWDDiesel5.0 L/100km
    2.0L, Automatic, 2-door Coupe, Diesel, FWDDiesel4.7 L/100km
    See all Audi A5 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi A5?

    The Audi A5 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2012 Audi A5 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi A5?

    The Audi A5 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Audi A5 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi A5 is the 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO that starts from $16,000.

    The most expensive Audi A5 is the 3.0 TFSI QUATTRO that starts from $29,200.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A5 is 1700 kg offered by the following variants: 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO, 3.0 TDI QUATTRO, SPORTBACK 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO, 3.2 FSI QUATTRO, 3.0 TFSI QUATTRO, SPORTBACK 3.0 TDI QUATTRO and SPORTBACK 3.0 TFSI QUATTRO.

    The largest Audi A5 is the SPORTBACK 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO which measures 1854mm wide, 4712mm in length and sits 1391mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A5 is the SPORTBACK 3.0 TFSI QUATTRO which has 200kW of power from its 3.0L SUPERCHARGED MPFI engine.

    The Audi A5 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi A5 is the 3.0 TDI QUATTRO which weighs 2360 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi A5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded Petrol.