Buyers interested in the A5 may be disappointed that Audi decided to discontinue the 3.2-liter V6 for 2011. This means there is only one motor option: the 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 211 horsepower. In a class that focuses on high performance, reviewers find this motor to be class-competitive when squaring up against its rivals, and say that its power is adequate for normal driving. But if you want an A5 with more juice, you have no choice but to step up to the S5 with its bigger motors.
The A5 coupe comes with a standard six-speed manual and a new-for-2011 eight-speed automatic. Convertibles can be optioned with a CVT transmission on front-wheel drive versions or an eight-speed automatic on all-wheel drive models. The six-speed manual gets knocked by some reviewers who don’t think it is as precise as other Audi products.
Where the A5 shines is with its impressive fuel economy. The EPA estimates that A5 coupes with manual transmissions get 21 city, 31 highway while automatic coupes and convertibles earn 21 city, 29 highway. If you’re shopping the front-wheel drive CVT A5 convertible, then it is unlikely you’ll be let down by its 22 city, 30 highway mpg.
(Source : http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com)
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