Audi A4 vs Audi A5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Audi A5
- Length185.2 in
- Height56.2 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,505 lb – 3,814 lb
- Width72.0 in
- Audi A5 width72.9 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A5 is 3.1 in shorter (185.2 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 1.0 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Audi A4 is 2.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 54.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Audi A5 is 149 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 3,809 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Audi A4 is 2.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 54.2 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A5 is 149 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 3,809 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 108.3 in)
- Length: Audi A5 is 3.1 in shorter (185.2 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 1.0 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A5 — Audi A5 is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for Audi A5
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 1.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A4 | Audi A5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.2 in | 182.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 73.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 54.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 108.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,660 lb | 3,809 lb | 149 lb |
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