The Audi A5 Coupe, a stylish and sporty two-door vehicle, has consistently garnered attention for its design and performance. However, safety is paramount for any car buyer. This article delves into the comprehensive safety ratings of the Audi A5 Coupe, providing an in-depth analysis based on rigorous testing and technical data. We will explore its performance in various crash scenarios, headlight effectiveness, and front crash prevention systems, ensuring you have all the necessary information regarding the safety of the Audi A5 Coupe.
Small Overlap Frontal Crash Test: Driver-Side Evaluation
The small overlap frontal test represents a challenging real-world scenario where only a small portion of the vehicle’s front end impacts a barrier. This test is crucial in evaluating how well the car’s structure and safety systems protect the driver in such collisions.
The 2018-2024 Audi A5 Coupe models underwent a driver-side small overlap frontal test. The results are highly encouraging, with the vehicle achieving a Good overall rating.
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | G |
| Structure and Safety Cage | G |
| Driver Injury Measures | |
| Head/Neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Hip/Thigh | G |
| Lower Leg/Foot | M |
| Driver Restraints & Kinematics | G |
Detailed Technical Measurements – Driver-Side Small Overlap Test
The technical measurements provide a deeper understanding of the Audi A5 Coupe’s performance during the driver-side small overlap test. “G” stands for Good, “M” for Marginal.
Occupant Compartment Intrusion (Driver Side)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| Lower Occupant Compartment | |
| Lower Hinge Pillar Max | 3 |
| Footrest | 7 |
| Left Toepan | 4 |
| Brake Pedal | 2 |
| Rocker Panel Lateral Average | 3 |
| Upper Occupant Compartment | |
| Steering Column | 0 |
| Upper Hinge Pillar Max | 2 |
| Upper Dash | 2 |
| Lower Instrument Panel | 2 |
Driver Injury Measures (Driver Side)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 313 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | No Contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.3 |
| Extension Bending Moment (Nm) | 6 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.26 |
| Chest | |
| Maximum Compression (mm) | 31 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 1.6 |
| Right | 1.2 |
| Knee Displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-Thigh-Hip Injury Risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum Tibia Index | |
| Left | 0.74 |
| Right | 1.02 |
| Tibia Axial Force (kN) | |
| Left | 5.1 |
| Right | 4.5 |
| Foot Acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 125 |
| Right | 132 |
While most driver injury measures are rated “Good,” the lower leg/foot protection is “Marginal.” This indicates a need for potential improvement in this specific area, but overall, the driver-side small overlap performance of the Audi A5 Coupe is robust.
Small Overlap Frontal Crash Test: Passenger-Side Evaluation
Extending the small overlap assessment to the passenger side is equally important for overall occupant safety. The Audi A5 Coupe also performed admirably in the passenger-side small overlap test, earning a Good overall rating for 2018-2024 models.
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | G |
| Structure and Safety Cage | G |
| Passenger Injury Measures | |
| Head/Neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Hip/Thigh | G |
| Lower Leg/Foot | G |
| Passenger Restraints & Kinematics | G |
| Driver Injury Measures | |
| Head/Neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Hip/Thigh | G |
| Lower Leg/Foot | G |
| Driver Restraints & Kinematics | G |
Detailed Technical Measurements – Passenger-Side Small Overlap Test
The technical data for the passenger-side test further reinforces the Audi A5 Coupe’s safety credentials.
Occupant Compartment Intrusion (Passenger Side)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| Lower Occupant Compartment | |
| Lower Hinge Pillar Max | 2 |
| Footrest | 9 |
| Right Toepan | 4 |
| Center Toepan | 4 |
| Rocker Panel Lateral Average | 1 |
| Upper Occupant Compartment | |
| Center Dash | 1 |
| Upper Hinge Pillar Max | 1 |
| Upper Dash | 1 |
| Right Lower Dash | 2 |
Passenger Injury Measures (Passenger Side)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 63 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | No Contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
| Extension Bending Moment (Nm) | 9 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.16 |
| Chest | |
| Maximum Compression (mm) | 22 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.7 |
| Right | 0.8 |
| Knee Displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-Thigh-Hip Injury Risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum Tibia Index | |
| Left | 0.35 |
| Right | 0.26 |
| Tibia Axial Force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.6 |
| Right | 2.4 |
| Foot Acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 44 |
| Right | 59 |
Driver Injury Measures (Passenger Side Test)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 84 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | No Contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.5 |
| Extension Bending Moment (Nm) | 15 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.18 |
| Chest | |
| Maximum Compression (mm) | 25 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.4 |
| Right | 0.6 |
| Knee Displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-Thigh-Hip Injury Risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum Tibia Index | |
| Left | 0.22 |
| Right | 0.24 |
| Tibia Axial Force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.0 |
| Right | 1.4 |
| Foot Acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 53 |
| Right | 56 |
The passenger-side test results are consistently “Good” across all injury measures for both passenger and driver dummies, demonstrating excellent protection in this crash scenario.
Moderate Overlap Frontal Crash Test: Original Evaluation
The moderate overlap frontal test, a more traditional assessment, involves a larger portion of the vehicle’s front impacting a barrier. The Audi A5 Coupe once again achieved a Good overall rating in this test for 2018-2024 models.
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | G |
| Structure and Safety Cage | G |
| Driver Injury Measures | |
| Head/Neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Leg/Foot, Left | G |
| Leg/Foot, Right | G |
| Driver Restraints & Kinematics | G |
Detailed Technical Measurements – Moderate Overlap Frontal Test
Occupant Compartment Intrusion (Driver Side)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| Footwell Intrusion | |
| Footrest | 1 |
| Left | 1 |
| Center | 1 |
| Right | 0 |
| Brake Pedal | 1 |
| Instrument Panel Rearward Movement | |
| Left | -1 |
| Right | 0 |
| Steering Column Movement | |
| Upward | -1 |
| Rearward | 0 |
| A-Pillar Rearward Movement | 0 |
Driver Injury Measures (Moderate Overlap Test)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 198 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | No Contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.6 |
| Extension Bending Moment (Nm) | 7 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.15 |
| Chest | |
| Maximum Compression (mm) | 32 |
| Legs | |
| Femur Force – Left (kN) | 0.2 |
| Femur Force – Right (kN) | 0.4 |
| Knee Displacement – Left (mm) | 1 |
| Knee Displacement – Right (mm) | 2 |
| Maximum Tibia Index – Left | 0.32 |
| Maximum Tibia Index – Right | 0.66 |
| Tibia Axial Force – Left (kN) | 1.8 |
| Tibia Axial Force – Right (kN) | 1.1 |
| Foot Acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 57 |
| Right | 47 |
The Audi A5 Coupe demonstrates “Good” protection across all measured categories in the moderate overlap frontal test, indicating a strong frontal impact safety performance.
Side Impact Crash Test: Original Evaluation
Side impacts are another critical area of safety assessment. The Audi A5 Coupe’s performance in the side impact test for 2018-2024 models is rated as Good overall.
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | G |
| Structure and Safety Cage | G |
| Driver Injury Measures | |
| Head/Neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis/Leg | G |
| Driver Head Protection | G |
| Rear Passenger Injury Measures | |
| Head/Neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis/Leg | G |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | G |
Detailed Technical Measurements – Side Impact Test
Occupant Compartment Intrusion (Driver Side)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver’s seat | -19.5 |
Driver Injury Measures (Side Impact Test)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 298 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.2 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral Deflection (mm) | 31 |
| Lateral Force (kN) | 1.6 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum Deflection (mm) | 34 |
| Average Deflection (mm) | 30 |
| Maximum Deflection Rate (m/s) | 3.88 |
| Maximum Viscous Criterion (m/s) | 0.59 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac Force (kN) | 1.0 |
| Acetabulum Force (kN) | 1.1 |
| Combined Force (kN) | 2.0 |
| Left Femur | |
| L-M Force (kN) | 0.4 |
| L-M Moment (Nm) | 71 |
| A-P Moment (Nm) | 140 |
Passenger Injury Measures (Side Impact Test)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 244 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.3 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.2 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral Deflection (mm) | 31 |
| Lateral Force (kN) | 1.4 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum Deflection (mm) | 21 |
| Average Deflection (mm) | 16 |
| Maximum Deflection Rate (m/s) | 2.30 |
| Maximum Viscous Criterion (m/s) | 0.16 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac Force (kN) | 0.3 |
| Acetabulum Force (kN) | 1.4 |
| Combined Force (kN) | 1.7 |
| Left Femur | |
| L-M Force (kN) | 0.3 |
| L-M Moment (Nm) | 41 |
| A-P Moment (Nm) | -54 |
The Audi A5 Coupe’s “Good” ratings for both driver and rear passenger injury measures in the side impact test confirm its capability to protect occupants in side collision scenarios.
Roof Strength Evaluation
Roof strength is vital for rollover protection. The Audi A5 Coupe (2018-2023 models) achieves a Good rating in roof strength, indicating robust protection in rollover accidents.
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | G |
| Curb Weight | 3,588 lbs |
| Peak Force | 16,327 lbs |
| Strength-to-Weight Ratio | 4.55 |
With a strength-to-weight ratio of 4.55, the Audi A5 Coupe’s roof demonstrates significant strength relative to its weight.
Head Restraints and Seats Assessment
Whiplash protection in rear-end collisions is crucial. The Audi A5 Coupe’s head restraints and seats (Power leather seat type) are rated Good overall, with both dynamic rating and seat/head restraint geometry achieving “Good.”
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | G |
| Dynamic Rating | G |
| Seat/Head Restraint Geometry | G |
Technical Measurements – Head Restraints & Seats
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Geometry | |
| Backset (mm) | 22 |
| Distance below top of head (mm) | -7 |
| Seat Design Parameters | |
| Pass/Fail | Pass |
| Max T1 Acceleration (g) | 10.6 |
| Head Contact Time (ms) | 62 |
| Force Rating | 1 |
| Neck Forces | |
| Max Neck Shear Force (N) | 0 |
| Max Neck Tension (N) | 222 |
These “Good” ratings signify effective head restraint and seat design to minimize whiplash injuries.
Headlight System Performance
Visibility at night is a crucial safety feature. The Audi A5 Coupe offers different headlight variations.
Premium and Premium Plus Trim Headlights
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-Beam Headlight Type | LED Projector |
| High-Beam Headlight Type | LED Reflector |
| Curve-Adaptive? | No |
| High-Beam Assist? | Yes |
| Overall Rating (2020-24 Models) | G |
These headlight configurations on Premium and Premium Plus trims achieve a Good overall rating.
Prestige Trim Headlights
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-Beam Headlight Type | LED Projector |
| High-Beam Headlight Type | LED Reflector |
| Curve-Adaptive? | No |
| High-Beam Assist? | Yes |
| Overall Rating (2020-24 Models) | A |
The Prestige trim headlights receive an Acceptable overall rating, slightly lower than the Premium/Premium Plus trims.
Low and High Beam Performance (All Trims)
Both headlight systems provide good visibility on straightaways and curves with low beams. High beams offer good right-side visibility on straightaways but are inadequate on the left. Glare is noted as a potential issue with low beams in both configurations.
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-Vehicle Systems
Crash prevention technology is increasingly important. The Audi A5 Coupe features two front crash prevention systems.
Optional Audi Pre Sense Front (2021-2023 Models)
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | Superior |
| Forward Collision Warning | Meets Requirements |
| 12 mph Test | Collision Avoided |
| 25 mph Test | Speed Reduced by 22 mph |
This optional system (standard on Premium Plus and Prestige trims) earns a Superior rating, demonstrating excellent vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention.
Standard Audi Pre Sense City (2018-2023 Models)
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | Superior |
| Forward Collision Warning | Meets Requirements |
| 12 mph Test | Collision Avoided |
| 25 mph Test | Speed Reduced by 22 mph |
The standard Pre Sense City system also achieves a Superior rating, providing robust front crash prevention capabilities.
Front Crash Prevention: Pedestrian (Day) System
Pedestrian safety is a critical aspect of modern vehicle safety. The Audi A5 Coupe’s standard Pre Sense City system includes pedestrian detection and prevention (2019-2024 models).
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | Superior |
| Crossing Child (12 & 25 mph) | Collision Avoided |
| Crossing Adult (12 & 25 mph) | Collision Avoided |
| Parallel Adult (25 & 37 mph) | Collision Avoided (25 mph), Speed Reduced by 31 mph (37 mph) |
The Audi A5 Coupe’s pedestrian front crash prevention system is rated Superior, effectively avoiding collisions with pedestrians in various scenarios.
Child Seat Anchors (LATCH)
Ease of use for child seat installation is important for families. The Audi A5 Coupe (2018-2024 models) earns a Good rating for its LATCH system.
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | G |
The Audi A5 Coupe has two rear seating positions with complete LATCH hardware, and both positions are rated “Good” for ease of use.
Conclusion
The Audi A5 Coupe demonstrates strong safety performance across a wide range of evaluations. With predominantly “Good” and “Superior” ratings in crash tests, roof strength, head restraints, crash prevention, and child seat anchors, the Audi A5 Coupe prioritizes occupant safety. While there is a “Marginal” rating in driver-side small overlap lower leg/foot protection, the overall safety profile of the Audi A5 Coupe is commendable, making it a safe and stylish choice in the coupe market. Potential buyers can be confident in the safety features and robust construction of the Audi A5 Coupe.
