Audi A4 vs Audi A5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Audi A5
- Length186.1 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,450 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Audi A5 width72.6 in – 72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A5 is 0.9 in shorter (186.1 in vs 185.2 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.2 in narrower (72.5 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Audi A4 is 1.9 in taller (56.2 in vs 54.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 110.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A4 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A5 is 320 lb heavier (3,450 lb vs 3,770 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A5 is 320 lb heavier (3,450 lb vs 3,770 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi A4 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 4.8 in)
- Height: Audi A4 is 1.9 in taller (56.2 in vs 54.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 110.0 in)
- Length: Audi A5 is 0.9 in shorter (186.1 in vs 185.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A5 — Audi A5 is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for Audi A5
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A4 — Audi A4 has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A4 | Audi A5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.1 in | 185.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 72.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 54.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 110.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 4.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,450 lb | 3,770 lb | 320 lb |
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