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Used 2021 Audi RS 5 Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The Audi RS 5 is a high-performance model that is related to the A5 and S5, but its power and looks elevate its status to that of a stand-alone model. There is only one trim choice, in either RS 5 coupe or RS 5 Sportback form. Both are powered by the same 2.9-liter turbocharged V6 engine (444 horsepower, 442 lb-ft of torque) driving through an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Audi does offer a number of option packages for customers wanting to add equipment to the already extensive standard list.

RS 5
The RS 5 coupe and Sportback come with the following equipment highlights:

  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Torque-vectoring rear differential (can enhance agility when cornering)
  • LED headlights
  • Bang & Olufsen surround-sound system
  • Heated front sports seats finished with contrasting red (honeycomb on Sportback) stitching and RS logos
  • Premium leather upholstery
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Three-zone climate control
  • Selectable drive modes
  • Power trunk lid

Technology and safety features include:

  • 10.1-inch touch display
  • Digital instrument panel
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

Optional features for the RS 5 include:

Dynamic package

  • Red brake calipers
  • RS sport suspension plus with adaptive suspension dampers
  • RS sport exhaust system with black tips

Black Optic Carbon package

  • 20-inch alloy wheels
  • Carbon-fiber exterior mirror housings, rear lip and front spoiler
  • High-gloss black exterior elements

Black Optic package

  • 20-inch bi-color alloy wheels
  • High-gloss black mirror housings, rear lip and front spoiler

RS Driver Assistance package

  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the RS 5 and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the RS 5 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the RS 5 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Traffic sign recognition

Navigation package

  • Integrated navigation system
  • Audi Connect online communication services (subscription-based)

Side Assist package

  • Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

Audi also offers the Black Optic Launch Edition and Ascari Launch Edition packages. These bundle many of the above option packages along with special styling and interior/exterior trim. Notably, the Ascari Launch Edition also has carbon-ceramic brakes and a higher top-speed limiter.

Which RS 5 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The RS 5 is effectively a stand-alone model, so your first decision comes down to whether you want the coupe or the four-door hatchback. The coupe looks more the part of a high-performance car, but the hatchback is undeniably more versatile. Either way, we recommend you select the Dynamic package that adds an upgraded adaptive suspension as well as some visual enhancements such as red-painted brake calipers and black-tipped exhaust pipes.

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Features

Bluetooth
standard
Navigation
optional
Satellite radio
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
Cruise control
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
Parking assistance
standard
Upholstery
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
Sunroof
standard
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Specifications

Country of final assembly
Germany
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
Engine power
444 hp @ 5,700 rpm
Engine torque
442 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm
Engine displacement
2.9 l
Engine configuration
v6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
265/35R19
Wheel size
19 X 9.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
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Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
18 / 25 / 21 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.3 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
275 / 383 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Turning circle
38.4 ft.
Curb weight
4,057 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
79.9 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.5 in.
Height
55.1 in.
Length
188.3 in.
Wheelbase
111.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
21.8 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
39.4 in.
Front Leg Room
41.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.7 in.
Rear Head Room
37.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$73,491
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.98
Depreciation
$21,111
Financing
$8,310
Taxes & Fees
$3,770
Fuel
$13,268
Insurance
$9,461
Maintenance
$9,976
Repairs
$7,595
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Colors

Interior
Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, premium leather
Black w/Crescendo Red Stitching, premium leather
Silver w/Rock Gray Stitching Nappa, premium leather
Exterior
Navarra Blue Metallic
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Sonoma Green Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Nardo Gray
Glacier White Metallic
Ascari Blue Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Turbo Blue