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2020 Audi A5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2020 Audi A5 is a mid-cycle refresh with revised exterior styling and a new standard 10.1-inch touchscreen. The engine, transmission, and standard quattro all-wheel drive carry over from 2019.
About the 2020 Audi A5
2nd generation (F5, 2018-2024 US), mid-cycle refresh year.
The A5 is Audi’s style-first small luxury car, pairing the A4’s basic underpinnings with sleeker bodywork and standard quattro all-wheel drive. In Audi’s own messaging, it blends striking design with everyday usability and strong cabin tech. The Sportback adds hatchback practicality, while the Coupe and Cabriolet lean harder into grand-touring style. For most shoppers, the draw is simple: upscale design, all-weather grip, a polished cabin, and easy daily drivability without jumping to a larger car.
The Premium trim covers the essentials with leather upholstery, heated front seats, smartphone integration, and automatic emergency braking. Premium Plus adds digital gauges, wireless phone charging, blind-spot monitoring, and parking sensors. Prestige is the technology-focused version, with adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, a head-up display, navigation, and a surround-view parking camera.
What changed, by category
Styling
Audi revised the front and rear styling on the Coupe, Sportback, and Cabriolet. LED headlights and taillights became standard across the A5 line.
Tech
A 10.1-inch touchscreen with newer MIB 3 software replaced the previous infotainment setup across the lineup. On Premium Plus, navigation changed from standard equipment to an option.
2020 Audi A5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 23–24 mpg | 23–24 mpg | 23–24 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31–32 mpg | 31–32 mpg | 31–32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 248 hp | 248 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 9.3–21.8 cu-ft | 9.3–21.8 cu-ft | 9.3–21.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32.7–35.1 in | 32.7–35.1 in | 32.7–35.1 in |
| Seats | 4–5 | 4–5 | 4–5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 2–4 | 2–4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Top View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Head-Up Display | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Interior Trim | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Audi A5?
The biggest change is the mid-cycle refresh, which brings revised front and rear styling and a standard 10.1-inch touchscreen with newer infotainment software.
Did the 2020 Audi A5 get a new engine?
No. The 2020 A5 keeps the 248-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and standard quattro all-wheel drive used for 2019.
Which 2020 Audi A5 body styles received the refresh?
The Coupe, Sportback, and Cabriolet all received the revised front and rear styling for 2020.
What changed on the 2020 Audi A5 Premium Plus?
The Premium Plus received the refreshed exterior, the new 10.1-inch touchscreen, and standard matrix-design LED headlights. Navigation changed from standard equipment in 2019 to an option for 2020.
Is the 2020 Audi A5 meaningfully different from the 2019 model?
Yes, mainly in appearance and cabin technology. The 2020 model has refreshed styling, standard LED exterior lighting, and a larger touchscreen, but its core engine, transmission, and all-wheel-drive system are unchanged.
2020 Audi A5 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Audi A5.
4.2
2020 Audi A5
(61 reviews)
“Audi allows me to have a comfortable driving experience rather than a routine "get in the car and go" attitude.”
“Surprised at lack of leg room in second row. Surprised at bad cupholder placement in front row. Surprised at lack of storage.”