The 2026 Audi A5 window sticker reads 26 mpg combined (22 city, 32 highway) for the 2L 4-cyl. NHTSA gives the 2025 A5 5 stars overall, and a used 2025 asks about $38,570 today.
The Audi A5 window sticker — build, options & years
The Audi A5 ran from 2008–2026 across 4 generations (2008–2017, 2020, 2023, 2026).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Audi A5 VIN decoder.
What the Audi A5 sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2026 A5:
The label also prints an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 352 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Subcompact Cars, 2026) the best A5 version ranks #11 of 28 on combined MPG (the class best is 49 mpg).
How the A5's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2008 to 2026:
Combined went from 21 mpg in 2008 to 26 in 2026; the best year on file is 2024 at 30 mpg.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2025 A5:
The weak spot is frontal crash: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The A5 sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the A5 has the best figure of the 3: 26 mpg for its most efficient 2026 version.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A5 | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Ford Mustang | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 2024 | 5★ |
What a used A5 sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 146 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 listings | |
| 2023 | 9 listings | |
| 2021 | 8 listings | |
| 2019 | 10 listings | |
| 2018 | 28 listings | |
| 2017 | 8 listings | |
| 2015 | 9 listings | |
| 2014 | 15 listings | |
| 2013 | 20 listings | |
| 2011 | 11 listings | |
| 2010 | 13 listings |
A 2025 A5 asks a median $38,570 today, a 2010 about $4,400. Full breakdown on the Audi A5 value page.
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A5 window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 65 A5 window stickers from VINs so far, opened 125 times. The most requested model years are 2024, 2025 and 2023.
Any A5 from 2008–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Audi models: Audi window stickers.
Other Audi window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi R8 | Two Seaters | 18 mpg | |
| Audi Q5 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg | |
| Audi A4 | Compact Cars | 31 mpg | |
| Audi Q3 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg | |
| Audi Q7 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 22 mpg | |
| Audi S5 | Subcompact Cars | 24 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Audi A5
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every A5, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Audi A5 all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Audi A5 window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 26 mpg combined, #11 of 28 in its EPA class (Subcompact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,950 a year.
What safety rating is on the Audi A5 sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2025 model, by test: frontal crash 4, side crash 5, rollover 5.
Does the A5 sticker show better MPG than the Ford Mustang?
They tie: the most efficient 2026 A5 reads 26 mpg combined, the 2026 Ford Mustang 26.
Which Audi A5 years do people look up most?
2024, with 15 of the 65 A5 window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2025 and 2023.
What is a used Audi A5 worth now?
A 2025 asks a median $38,570 and a 2010 about $4,400, across 146 live listings. More on the Audi A5 value page.
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