Audi A5 vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Audi A5 · Audi A4
- Length182.1 in
- Height54.0 in – 54.5 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,583 lb – 4,034 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Audi A4 width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A5 is 3.1 in shorter (182.1 in vs 185.2 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 1.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Audi A4 is 2.1 in taller (54.3 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Audi A5 is 149 lb heavier (3,809 lb vs 3,660 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A5 is 149 lb heavier (3,809 lb vs 3,660 lb)
- Height: Audi A4 is 2.1 in taller (54.3 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.6 in)
- Length: Audi A5 is 3.1 in shorter (182.1 in vs 185.2 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 1.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A5 — Audi A5 is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Audi A5 · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A5 | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 185.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 54.3 in | 56.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,809 lb | 3,660 lb | 149 lb |
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