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2026 Audi A5 vs. 2026 Audi A6 Comparison

See how the 2026 Audi A5 and 2026 Audi A6 performed in our rigorous, independent road tests. Our experts evaluate hundreds of vehicles annually at our 327-acre testing facility, putting each model through over 50 data-driven assessments—including braking, emergency handling, fuel economy, and cabin noise. Review our side-by-side comparison of tested specifications, real-world fuel efficiency, and crash-test safety ratings to see which is the best for reliability, performance, and more.

Comparing 2 Models

A5 2026

Luxury small cars

2026 Audi A5

$50,200 - $63,300

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A6 2026

Luxury midsized cars

2026 Audi A6

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About
About
Audi consolidated almost its entire lineup of small luxury cars into the A5 and its sporty S5 variant, which are four-door models with a hatchback-like trunk opening. Sadly, the long-serving A4 has been eliminated. The A5 gets a 268-hp turbocharged f...
 
Redesigned for 2026, the A6 delivers a high-level driving experience, in part due to its smooth and punchy 362-hp, turbocharged V6. It's a quiet and comfortable highway cruiser, but it struggles to stand out among midsized luxury sedans, or even the ...
Highs
Highs
Green Checkmark Icon Sharp handling
Green Checkmark Icon Short stopping distances
Green Checkmark Icon Comfortable front seats
Green Checkmark Icon Quiet interior
Green Checkmark Icon High-quality cabin
 
Green Checkmark Icon Punchy turbo-V6 powertrain
Green Checkmark Icon Quiet cabin
Green Checkmark Icon Comfortable front seats
Green Checkmark Icon A fantastic highway cruiser
Lows
Lows
Red 'X' Icon Annoying low-speed power delays
Red 'X' Icon Unintuitive controls have a steep learning curve
Red 'X' Icon Some driving position quirks
 
Red 'X' Icon Dual-clutch transmission causes low-speed hesitations
Red 'X' Icon Some driving position quirks
Red 'X' Icon Unintuitive controls have a steep learning curve
Road Test Score
Road Test Score
/ 100
 
/ 100
Reliability
Reliability
/ 100
 
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
 
/ 100

Overview

Body Styles
Body Styles

4-door hatchback

 

sedan

Trim Lines
Trim Lines

Premium Plus, Prestige, S5, Premium

 

Premium Plus, Premium, Prestige

Base Price Range
Base Price Range

$50,200 - $63,300

 

$64,100

Drive Wheels
Drive Wheels

AWD

 

AWD

Seating Capacity
Seating Capacity

2 Front, 3 Rear

 

2 Front, 3 Rear

Engines/Motors
Engines/Motors

3-liter V6 turbo (362 hp); 2-liter 4 turbo (268 hp)

 

3-liter V6 turbo (362 hp)

Transmissions Available
Transmissions Available

7-speed Sequential

 

7-speed Sequential

Performance

Comfort & Convenience

Fuel Economy & Range

Vehicle Safety

Specification

Warranty

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PERFORMANCE TESTING

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