Audi A5 vs Toyota Corolla

Overview

Specification Audi A5 Toyota Corolla
Brand Audi Toyota
Model A5 Corolla
Year 2026 2026
Type — —
Body Style Sedan Compact Sedan

Pricing

Specification Audi A5 Toyota Corolla
Current Price $50,200 $28,799 – $29,500
MSRP $50,200 $29,500
Dealer Price $48,700 $28,299

Engine & Performance

Specification Audi A5 Toyota Corolla
Engine 2.0L TFSI Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder 2.0L Dynamic Force Inline-4
Horsepower 268 hp @ 5,000-6,500 rpm 169 hp
Torque 295 lb-ft @ 1,600-4,500 rpm 151 lb-ft
0–60 mph 5.6 sec (0-60 mph) Approx. 8.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 130 mph (electronically limited) Approx. 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Audi A5 Toyota Corolla
Fuel Type Regular / Premium Unleaded Gasoline Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 27 MPGe combined (24 City / 32 Hwy) 35 MPG combined
Range (EV) 460 miles total highway tank range N/A
Emissions 310 g/mi CO2 Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery 12V starter battery N/A
Charging N/A N/A

Ratings

Specification Audi A5 Toyota Corolla
Expert Rating 4.7/10 4.6/10
Community Reviews 960 1680
Performance Score Audi S5 (3.0L TFSI V6, 362 hp / 406 lb-ft) 8.0
Comfort Score 9.2 8.6
Safety Score Audi Pre Sense Safety Suite 9.3
Fuel Economy Score 8.8 9.2
Technology Score 9.8 8.5
Value Score 9.0 9.1

Verdict

Specification Audi A5 Toyota Corolla
Pros Sleek 5-door liftback body style provides significantly more cargo utility than a traditional sedan trunk; Standard 268... Excellent reliability reputation; Strong fuel economy; Comprehensive standard safety features; Affordable ownership and...
Cons Sloping rear roofline slightly reduces rear-seat headroom for very tall passengers; Dual-clutch transmission requires ac... Rear-seat space is moderate for tall adults; Performance is adequate but not sporty; Some premium tech requires higher t...