2010 Audi A5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2010 Audi A5 is the debut of the A5 Cabriolet, the model’s first convertible body style in the U.S. The lineup also gains a 211-hp turbo four-cylinder entry engine and a reorganized coupe trim structure.
About the 2010 Audi A5
1st generation A5 two-door (B8, pre-facelift); 2010 is the third coupe year and the first A5 Cabriolet year in the U.S.
Audi presents the A5 as a style-first luxury coupe and convertible that mixes elegant design, a high-quality cabin, and everyday usability. Compared with rear-drive rivals, the A5 leans more toward grand-touring comfort and all-weather confidence than hard-edged aggression. The coupe sells the sleek shape and premium interior, while the Cabriolet adds a quiet soft top and unusually useful rear-seat pass-through for a four-seat convertible.
The 2010 A5 spans an open-air Cabriolet and an elegant coupe, with Premium trims serving as the simpler entry point and Premium Plus adding more comfort and lighting equipment. Standouts include the Cabriolet’s power-folding acoustic fabric roof, the 2.0T quattro coupe’s all-wheel drive and six-speed-manual version, and the 3.2 Premium Plus coupe’s 265-hp V6, panoramic sunroof, heated seats, and three-zone climate control.
What changed, by category
2010 Audi A5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, 3.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Auto, 6-Spd OD Tiptronic | Auto, 6-Spd OD Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 23 mpg | 20–22 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 26–30 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 211 hp | 211 hp | 265 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 243 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 10.2 cu-ft | 10.2–12 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 31.9 in | 31.9 in | |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Headlights | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | |||
| LED Tail Lights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Power Retractable Soft Top | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2010 Audi A5?
The biggest change is the addition of the A5 Cabriolet. It is the first A5 convertible offered in the U.S. and joins the existing coupe for 2010.
Is 2010 the first year of the Audi A5 Cabriolet?
Yes. The 2010 model year is the first year of the A5 Cabriolet in the U.S. It has a power-folding acoustic fabric roof with a heated glass rear window.
What engines does the 2010 Audi A5 have?
The 2010 A5 lineup includes a 211-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a 265-hp 3.2-liter V6. The 2.0T is the new entry engine for this model year.
Does the 2010 Audi A5 have a manual transmission?
Yes, but only in the 2.0T quattro coupe range. The 3.2-liter V6 coupe loses its manual transmission for 2010 and comes with a six-speed automatic.
How is the 2010 Audi A5 different from the 2009 model?
The 2010 A5 adds the Cabriolet, introduces the 211-hp 2.0T entry engine, and reorganizes the coupe into Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trims. It also brings updated navigation controls with real-time traffic to navigation-equipped cars, adds LED taillights to Premium Plus and Prestige models, and drops the manual transmission from the V6 coupe.