Audi A5 Avant alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Audi A5 Avant, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Audi A5 Avant

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Audi A5 Avant and are good next research steps.

from £49,700
A6 Avant

Audi A6 Avant

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 381 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.5 - 14.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 94 - 724 km
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Audi A6 Avant as a suitable alternative to Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant is the stylish, nimble estate that turns everyday runs into a bit of a pleasure drive, whereas the Audi A6 Avant trades some of that sporting charm for a roomier cabin, extra tech and a composed motorway demeanour. Choose the A5 if you crave sharper looks and livelier handling, but pick the A6 when genuine loadspace, rear-seat comfort and a touch more executive gravitas matter — even if it asks for a slightly bulkier wallet.

The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

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  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly more trunk space
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from £46,400
Q5

Audi Q5

  • Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 92 - 100 km
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Audi Q5 as a suitable alternative to Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant and Audi Q5 pit a sleek, fastback-style estate against a compact premium SUV — one emphasises sharper handling, style and a car-like driving feel, the other delivers higher ride height, greater versatility and an easier view of the road. Pick the A5 Avant if you prioritise dynamic poise and low-slung practicality with a refined load area; choose the Q5 if you need more passenger space, easier access and extra all‑weather confidence.

The Audi Q5 is a refined compact luxury SUV that blends a plush, well-appointed interior with confident, composed handling suited to everyday driving. It’s a strong choice if you want a comfortable, technology-rich cabin and a practical, upscale package that feels polished on both city streets and longer trips.

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  • very slightly more trunk space
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from £51,400
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 99 km
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  • very slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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from £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 97 km
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BMW 3 Series Touring as a suitable alternative to Audi A5 Avant

Choosing between the Audi A5 Avant and the BMW 3 Series Touring means deciding whether you prioritise elegant styling and a refined cabin or sharper handling and a more driver-focused feel. This comparison will run through practicality, performance, comfort and tech to help you pick the estate that best fits your everyday needs.

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

Quick data check: BMW 3 Series Touring

  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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from £38,200
Q3

Audi Q3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 8.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 109 - 119 km
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  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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from £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
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Audi A4 Avant as a suitable alternative to Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant and Audi A5 Avant are closely related premium wagons that deliver Audi refinement and practicality, but they take different approaches: the A4 Avant focuses on everyday space, comfort and value, while the A5 Avant prioritizes sleeker styling and a sportier driving feel. Which suits you best depends on priorities—choose the A4 Avant for maximum usability and a conservative look, or the A5 Avant if you want sharper design and more engaging dynamics with a bit less rear headroom.

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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  • a bit cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the Audi A5 Avant head-to-head against similar models.

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Audi A6 Avant
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Volvo V60
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