Audi RS 5 Avant· 2026
★ 8
2026 Audi RS 5 Avant
Sports2026RSPHEVPerformanceAvantEstatequattroAWDUKPlug-In Hybrid

Audi RS 5 Avant

8/ 10 Expert Score
Starting at£91,300
Fuel TypeHybrid
Power630 hp
0–60 mph3.6s
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Trims & Variants

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AWD
RS 5
£91,300
Power
630 hp
0–60 mph
3.6s
AWD
RS 5 Carbon Black
£97,385
Power
630 hp
0–60 mph
3.6s
AWD
RS 5 performance Vorsprung
£109,385
Power
630 hp
0–60 mph
3.6s
Side-by-Side Comparison
FeatureRS 5
AWD
RS 5 Carbon Black
AWD
RS 5 performance Vorsprung
AWD
Specifications
Starting MSRP£91,300£97,385£109,385
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
Engine2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 TFSI + 130 kW e-Motor — 639 PS / 825 Nm Combined2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 TFSI + 130 kW e-Motor — 639 PS / 825 Nm Combined2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 TFSI + 130 kW e-Motor — 639 PS / 825 Nm Combined
Horsepower630 hp630 hp630 hp
City MPG———
Highway MPG———
0–60 mph3.6s3.6s3.6s
Curb Weight5,225 lbs5,225 lbs5,225 lbs
Features
Blind Spot Monitor✓✓✓
Adaptive Cruise Control✓✓✓
Surround View Camera✓✓✓
Parking Sensors✓✓✓
Heated Steering Wheel✓✓✓
Heads-Up Display (HUD)✓✓✓
Keyless Entry✓✓✓
Push Button Start✓✓✓
Remote Start———
Dual-Zone Climate✓✓✓
Sunroof / Moonroof——✓
Panoramic Roof——✓
Fog Lights———
Heated Seats✓✓✓
Ventilated Seats✓✓✓
Memory Seats✓✓✓
Premium Audio✓✓✓
Wireless Charging✓✓✓
Navigation✓✓✓
Apple CarPlay✓✓✓
Android Auto✓✓✓
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Full Specifications

Engine
Engine Type2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 TFSI + 130 kW e-Motor — 639 PS / 825 Nm Combined
Displacement2,894 cc
Compression Ratio—
Max Power630 hp
Max Torque608 lb-ft
Rev Limit—
InductionTwin-Turbocharged (2.9L V6 TFSI) + Plug-In Hybrid Electric Motor Assist (130 kW)
Transmission
Gearbox8-Speed Tiptronic (e-Motor Integrated)
DriveAWD
DifferentialQuattro AWD with Preloaded Self-Locking Centre Differential + Rear Electromechanical Torque Vectoring (Dynamic Torque Control — production-car world first)
Clutch—
Fuel
Fuel TypeHybrid
Fuel Economy (City)—
Fuel Economy (Highway)—
Fuel Economy (Combined)60 mpg
Fuel Tank—
Fuel GradePremium Unleaded 95 RON (PHEV — Petrol + Electric)
CO₂ Emissions89 g/km
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Performance Figures

0–60 mph3.6seconds
Top Speed155 mph
Power630hp
Torque608 lb-ft
Weight5225lbs
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Expert Scores

★ 8/10
Performance7.5
Design8
Technology8
Comfort8
Value7.5
Engine7.5
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Pros & Cons

What we love
✓Audi Sport's first-ever plug-in hybrid RS Avant: 2.9L twin-turbo V6 TFSI (510 PS / 600 Nm) + 130 kW e-motor for 639 PS / 825 Nm combined — 3.6s 0–62 mph with 155 mph top speed
✓World-first rear electromechanical torque vectoring (Dynamic Torque Control) with preloaded self-locking centre differential — active torque vectoring across all four wheels at all times
✓Practical estate body adds 361 L boot (12.8 cu ft, 1,302 L seats down), black roof rails standard and a larger, more versatile load space than the RS 5 Saloon — while sharing the same powertrain
✓Up to 52 miles EV-only range; 11 kW AC charging (~2.5 hours); 10-second Boost function for full 639 PS; 89 g/km CO₂ weighted WLTP
✓Full tech suite standard: 14.5" MMI + 11.9" Virtual Cockpit Plus + 10.9" passenger display + HUD + B&O 3D Sound + wireless CarPlay/Android Auto + lap timing and G-force dials
✓Sport seats plus in Fine Nappa leather (honeycomb stitching, semi-integrated headrests) with electric adjustment, driver memory, seat ventilation AND massage; full ADAS suite including adaptive cruise assist plus and surround-view camera
Considerations
✕No panoramic roof at RS 5 standard — added only on performance Vorsprung (£109,385); budget up if a sunroof matters
✕155 mph electronically limited top speed; the 177 mph raised limit is exclusive to the performance Vorsprung with RS sport exhaust
✕20" wheels only at standard RS 5; Carbon Black and Vorsprung both upgrade to 21" RS forged alloys
✕AC-only PHEV charging — no DC fast-charge port; a full recharge takes approximately 2.5 hours; plan for longer stops on long journeys
✕£1,900 premium over the equivalent RS 5 Saloon (£89,400) for the estate body — a reasonable ask for the significantly larger boot
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2026 Audi RS 5 Avant — Questions & Answers

The 2026 Audi RS 5 Avant has a starting price of £91,300 in the UK market. The exact price varies by trim, options and region.

The 2026 Audi RS 5 Avant produces 630 hp and 608 lb-ft of torque from its 2.9L (2,894 cc) Twin-Turbocharged V6 TFSI (510 PS / 600 Nm) + 130 kW Integrated Electric Motor — 639 PS / 825 Nm Combined System Output; 8-Speed Tiptronic; Quattro AWD with Electromechanical Rear Torque Vectoring (PHEV).

The 2026 Audi RS 5 Avant accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 3.6s.

The 2026 Audi RS 5 Avant has a top speed of 155 mph.

The 2026 Audi RS 5 Avant is powered by a 2.9L (2,894 cc) Twin-Turbocharged V6 TFSI (510 PS / 600 Nm) + 130 kW Integrated Electric Motor — 639 PS / 825 Nm Combined System Output; 8-Speed Tiptronic; Quattro AWD with Electromechanical Rear Torque Vectoring (PHEV).

The 2026 Audi RS 5 Avant comes with AWD.

The 2026 Audi RS 5 Avant achieves approximately 60 mpg combined.

The 2026 Audi RS 5 Avant has an estimated range of 52 on a full charge.

The 2026 Audi RS 5 Avant is a Hybrid vehicle.

The 2026 Audi RS 5 Avant seats 5 and has 5 doors.

The 2026 Audi RS 5 Avant is a Sports.

PerfectCars' experts rate the 2026 Audi RS 5 Avant 8/10 overall, based on performance, design, technology, comfort and value.