2022 Audi A5 vs 2021 Cadillac CT4

2022 Audi A5

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Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A5 Convertible Premium 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$49,068	$52,200
A5 Convertible Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$49,068	$52,200
A5 Convertible Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$49,068	$52,200
A5 Coupe S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro	24	31	$43,240	$46,000
A5 Coupe S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	24	31	$43,240	$46,000
A5 Coupe S line Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	24	31	$43,240	$46,000
A5 Sportback Premium 40 TFSI quattro	26	34	$41,267	$43,900
A5 Sportback Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro	26	34	$41,267	$43,900
A5 Sportback Prestige 40 TFSI quattro	26	34	$41,267	$43,900
A5 Sportback S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$43,240	$46,000
A5 Sportback S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$43,240	$46,000
A5 Sportback S line Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$43,240	$46,000
RS 5 Coupe 2.9 TFSI quattro	18	25	$71,347	$75,900
RS 5 Sportback 2.9 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$71,628	$76,200
S5 Convertible Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	21	28	$59,596	$63,400
S5 Convertible Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	21	28	$59,596	$63,400
S5 Convertible Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	21	28	$59,596	$63,400
S5 Coupe Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$51,983	$55,300
S5 Coupe Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$51,983	$55,300
S5 Coupe Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$51,983	$55,300
S5 Sportback Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$51,983	$55,300
S5 Sportback Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$51,983	$55,300
S5 Sportback Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$51,983	$55,300

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4-Door Sedan Luxury

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CT4 4-Door Sedan Luxury	23	34	$31,725	$33,395
CT4 4-Door Sedan Premium Luxury	23	34	$35,715	$37,595
CT4 4-Door Sedan Sport	23	34	$36,760	$38,695
CT4 4-Door Sedan V-Series	20	29	$42,650	$44,895

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$49,068

$31,725

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$52,200

$33,395

Monthly Payment Estimate

$870 / month

$557 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Audi A5 and S5 thrill drivers with a beautiful shape and sublime-to-ferocious performance.

The 2021 Cadillac CT4 is well-equipped and fun to drive, making it a good small sedan choice.

TCC Likes

Sleek lines
Wide lineup
Great powertrains, mostly

Good tech
Slick turbo engines
Strong 10-speed automatic gearbox

TCC Dislikes

Base engine underwhelms
Two-doors are cramped inside
Price can climb fast

Interior doesn’t wow
Tight back seat
Might look too conservative

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.4

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

36.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

46.9

53.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

55.2

Second Leg Room (in)

33.1

33.4

Second Hip Room (in)

52.5

Front Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.7

Wheelbase (in)

108.8

109.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.7

71.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.5

60.3

Length, Overall (in)

184.9

187.2

Height, Overall (in)

54.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.3

10.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

11.8 x 1.0

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P225/45R17

Rear Tire Order Code

Q5O

Front Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P225/45R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Q5O

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4045

3422

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

17 x 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

17 x 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

420

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 4200

258 @ 1500-4000

Engine Order Code

LSY

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

261 @ 6300

237 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Turbocharged I4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

4.61

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.27

2.85

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.06

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.85

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.26

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.04

Trans Order Code

M5N

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.66

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A5 Cabriolet

Cadillac CT4

Body Style

quattro Cabriolet

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Five-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.8

6.5

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2022 Audi A5

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Finance: From 2.49% APR for 60 months

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2021 CT4 selection adequate; 2022s can be ordered
Lease: From $399 for 36 months
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Finance: From 0.9% APR

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