Audi A5 towing capacity by year
The Audi A5 has tow data across 13 model years, from 2010 through 2023. The most recent 2023 Audi A5 carries a maximum tow rating of 3,750 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2021 model year at 4,100 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Audi A5 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Audi A5 max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Audi A5, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Audi A5 years (2019–2023)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Audi A5 | 4 | 3,750 |
| 2022 Audi A5 | 4 | 3,750 |
| 2021 Audi A5 | 4 | 4,100 |
| 2020 Audi A5 | 3 | 4,100 |
| 2019 Audi A5 | 3 | 4,100 |
Older Audi A5 years (2010–2018)
Earlier model years for the Audi A5, going back to 2010. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Audi A5 | 3 | 4,100 |
| 2017 Audi A5 | 2 | 4,100 |
| 2015 Audi A5 | 2 | 4,100 |
| 2014 Audi A5 | 2 | 4,100 |
| 2013 Audi A5 | 3 | 4,100 |
| 2012 Audi A5 | 3 | 4,100 |
| 2011 Audi A5 | 3 | 4,100 |
| 2010 Audi A5 | 2 | 4,100 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.