2023 Audi A5 Sportback S-Line quattro
The 2023 Audi A5 Sportback S-Line quattro is a mild-hybrid hatchback. It has a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 261 hp (195 kW), with a 7-speed automated manual and all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 5.6 seconds and top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2023 AUDI A5 SPORTBACK S-LINE QUATTRO
The 2023 Audi A5 Sportback S line quattro is a five-door liftback from the B9-generation A5 family, combining a low, coupe-style roofline with a practical tailgate. This entry covers the 45 TFSI model, whose turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder produces 261 hp and 273 lb-ft (370 Nm). It uses a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch gearbox, quattro all-wheel drive and a 12-volt mild-hybrid system.
Late in the life cycle
The 2023 car belongs to the later years of the B9 A5, long after the 2020 facelift that introduced the touchscreen MMI and revised styling. Changes from year to year were mostly limited to packaging, colours and equipment. The S line versions bring sportier exterior trim and are paired with the stronger of the two four-cylinder outputs, making them the natural step below the six-cylinder S5 Sportback.
Space and usability
This body style is popular because it delivers estate-like flexibility in a sleeker shape. The boot is long and the hatch opening wide, so bulky items are easier to load than in an A4 saloon. Front-seat comfort is good, while rear passengers get decent legroom but slightly restricted headroom under the sloping roof.
Buying one today
Ask for proof of the dual-clutch transmission’s scheduled fluid service. Commonly reported faults on the 2.0 TFSI include water pump and thermostat housing coolant leaks, which are worth checking for during an inspection. Being a relatively recent car, many examples may still have extended warranty cover worth confirming.
Rivals
The BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe was its most direct competitor, while buyers also considered the Mercedes-Benz C 300 and the Genesis G70.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Audi | Model | A5 Sportback S-Line quattro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2023 | Version / Trim | Audi 2023 A5 Sportback S-Line quattro |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Ibis White, Mythos Black Metallic, Florett Silver Metallic, Chronos Gray Metallic, Glacier White Metallic, Navarra Blue Metallic, Tango Red Metallic, District Green Metallic, Ultra Blue Metallic, Arrow Gray Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo | Engine Size | 2,000 cc |
| Power | 261 hp / 195 kW | Torque | 370 Nm / 273 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 5.6 sec | Top Speed | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Range / Economy | 24 mpg city / 32 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,824 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,565 kg (3,450 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2023 HATCHBACKS
Compared with other 2023 hatchbacks in our database, its 261 hp is 27% more than the average 2023 hatchback (206 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 2.4 seconds quicker than average, and it is 14% heavier than the typical hatchback.
| 2023 Audi A5 Sportback S-Line quattro | Average 2023 hatchbacks | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 261 hp | 206 hp (15 cars) | +27% |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 280 Nm (15 cars) | +32% |
| 0–60 mph | 5.6 s | 8.0 s (19 cars) | -30% |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 116 mph (21 cars) | +12% |
| Kerb weight | 1,565 kg | 1,373 kg (21 cars) | +14% |
| Engine size | 2,000 cc | 2,175 cc (16 cars) | -8% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2023 hatchbacks with similar power to the 2023 Audi A5 Sportback S-Line quattro.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Audi A5 Sportback S-Line quattro | 261 hp | 5.6 s | 1,565 kg |
| 2023 BYD Dolphin Standard | 204 hp | 7.0 s | 1,468 kg |
| 2023 MG 4 / MG Mulan Standard | 204 hp | 7.7 s | 1,715 kg |