Subaru BRZ vs Audi A5

The Subaru BRZ starts from $49,190 before on-road costs, while the Audi A5 opens at $79,900. That makes the Subaru BRZ the more affordable entry point by $30,710.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $54,109 and $87,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi A5 by roughly $3,705 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Subaru BRZ features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Audi A5 gets a 14.5-inch display and 11.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru BRZ stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Audi A5. The Audi A5 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Subaru BRZ gets ultrasuede and leather accented upholstery while the Audi A5 offers leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Subaru BRZ and 3-zone in the Audi A5.

The Subaru BRZ uses a Petrol producing 174kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed manual to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.3 seconds.

The Audi A5 responds with a 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection, turbocharging making 150kW and 340Nm, paired to a 7-speed s tronic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds.

The Subaru BRZ has the clear power advantage at 174kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Subaru BRZ is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Subaru BRZ measures 4,265mm long on a 2,575mm wheelbase, 564mm shorter than the Audi A5 at 4,829mm (2,892mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi A5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 201L in the Subaru BRZ and 445L in the Audi A5, giving the Audi A5 a 244L advantage. The Audi A5 seats 5 vs 4.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,708/year for the Subaru BRZ and $1,967/year for the Audi A5. That is a $741 annual difference in favour of the Audi A5.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru BRZ) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi A5). Both match on warranty length.