Audi is no doubt the ultimate definition of engineering perfection. As the market goes into overdrive with meaner, efficient, tech-friendly machines, Audi has gone made an extra effort to deliver enormously successful automobiles that are masterpieces themselves. It has singlehandedly changed the automobile industry forever, producing some of the best automobiles money can buy.
Updated September 2020: With new electric and hybrid offerings in their lineup, Audi is keeping up with modern demands. However, its traditional offerings in the shape of super-luxury sedans and insane sports cars like the R8 and the RS6 continue to dominate the market with new features and upgraded performance every year. Here's how Audi's cars rank for the 2020 model year.
The successful German automaker produces everything from entry-level compact luxury cars to full-blown supercars. They have perfected the art of making engines, and whether it's a luxury SUV or the fastest Audi sports cars, they've all been collecting accolades close to a decade. Audi is definitely at the height of its success, and if you are looking to own one, now is the time. Here are ten of the best Audi car models in the market.
10 Audi A5/S5
The Audi A5 is ideally an A4 with top-end expensive body design. The Audi A5 is an incredible car from Audi; it ranks near the top of the small luxury car class. It has a fantastic combination of opulence, performance, and interactive features. Its peppy engine and modern refined transmission offer a pleasant and dynamic driving experience.
Its cabin is quite comfortable and relaxing in the signature style of Audi. Both the sport back version and the cabriolet have a 2L I-4 engine from the A4 pushing about 248hp, and a respectable 349 for the S5. For the 2020 model year, the A5 doesn’t come with a manual transmission.
9 Audi Q7
This list wouldn’t be complete without the Audi Q7; it’s a car that is loved by many drivers, Audi enthusiasts or not. Currently, the Audi Q7 dominates the luxury SUV segment. Audi has ensured that the Q7 is, in fact, the best luxury SUV vehicle. This luxury SUV from Audi neatly balances refinement, luxury, high tech features, and driving enthusiasm, and it goes without saying, very few people can have the budget to get a whiff of this car.
The Q7 is one of the fastest and most capable SUVs ever made, with a choice of either a 4-cylinder turbocharged and V6 turbocharged engine. For 2020, however, the SQ7 also debuted, featuring a 4.0L V8 pushing out 500 horsepower. This luxury SUV can do 60mph in 5.5 seconds. It comes with a state-of-the-art infotainment system and safety features, including automated braking, forward collision warning, and adaptive cruise control.
8 Audi A7
The redesigned 2019 Audi A7 is the Sportback version of the A6 but with a heftier price tag ($10,000 more). Just like the A6, it uses the same 3L V6 engine producing 335hp. The A7 is an executive class, a five-door car with a lift back. It features an impressive sloping roofline and steep rear window.
It’s been in production since 2010 and ranks in the top third of the luxury large car rankings. It boasts state-of-the-art technology, exquisite interior made from first-class top-quality material, and dynamic performance. Its engine offers great performance, with poised handling capabilities making it a great long-haul carrier.
7 Audi A8
The Audi A8 is Audi’s flagship full-size luxury sedan, and for a good reason. The A8 comes with advanced tech features that include driver assist. According to Audi, the A8 is an “experience for the senses.” In the U.S, the Audi A8 is only available in the long-wheelbase version. It comes with the same 3L V6 engine as the A6 and produces 335hp. However, for the 2020 model year, a twin-turbocharged V8 is also available, pushing out 453hp.
The A8 is an extremely luxurious full-size luxury sedan with an executive Rear Seat Comfort Package that includes a foot massage. It’s a car worth the expense and its advanced suspension and handling capability offer a dreamlike drive experience.
6 Audi Q5
The Audi Q5 is a compact luxury SUV and Audi’s best-selling automobile. It’s a family car that will silently eat up the miles comfortably. It comes with an impressive 2L I-4 turbocharged engine that produces 248hp and 273 pound-feet of torque, with a 350-horsepower twin-turbo V6 optional. A redesign by Audi in 2018 made significant improvements to an already magnificent car with a new platform.
It also comes with a decent selection of tech features with a roomy cabin that is comparable to the Mercedes GLC. The premium luxury version ($10,000 more) comes with more power and advanced transmission. It runs on a 3L V6 turbocharged engine mated with an eight-speed transmission pushing 249hp.
5 Audi A4
The Audi A4 is perhaps one of the most successful models to drive out of the manufacturer. It was ranked as the 2nd best compact luxury sedans and scores a perfect 8.7 out of 10 in 2019. Its success wholly lies in its dynamic performance, a lengthy list of features, and an elegantly designed cabin. However, 2020 gave us a wholly redesigned Audi 4 with both an updated exterior and the updated infotainment system inside.
It runs on a seven-speed automatic transmission, matted on a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The front-wheel versions produce 188 hp while the all-wheel model makes up to 248 hp. Its performance-tuned version produces up to 349 hp and 369 pound-feet of torque thanks to its 3L turbocharged V6 engine.
4 Audi R8
The first time the R8 Le Mans Prototype was released, it was bagging accolades everywhere it went, the car industry when into a frenzy, and fans begged for a road-going version of the beast. In 2007, Audi granted its anxious fans' wishes with the R8 production car. Well, the R8, just like its original, blew up like a cannonball. It was so popular that people bought it for its amazing sleek profile alone.
However, the R8 is much more than a gorgeous car, it’s a supercar that drives like a dream, its harmonic sound is awe-inspiring, and for the longest time, it's known as the ultimate daily driver supercar. This dream doesn’t come cheap; a used R8 is well over $60,000, a new one is more than double.
For 2020, the R8 gains an additional 30 horsepower and a few tweaks on the exterior styling.
3 Audi Q8
The Audi Q8 is the flagship version of the A8. It first came out in 2018 and used the same platform as the Porsche Cayenne. It’s a majestic automobile that blends its SUV capability with sedan characteristics. It might have an exaggerated face, with an overly chiseled body, but it's worth all the hype.
It comes with a 3L TFSI V6 engine that produces 335hp. It also features four-wheel steering and does 60mph in 5.6 seconds. It has a roomier backseat with an infotainment system to-die-for. The Q8 is a legitimate crossover that continues Audi’s tradition of refined engagement.
2 Audi E-Tron
If you're looking for the best possible electric SUV on the market and have cash to spare, roughly $77,000 is all you need. Yes, the E-Tron competes with the according to cars.us in terms of the value it offers for the Dollar. It's significantly cheaper than the Tesla Model X, yet offers amazing performance and a more beautiful and advanced interior featuring a 10.1-inch touch screen display with a gauge cluster in the shape of a 12.3-inch customizable display. It's quick and nimble on the road and feels like a sports car while offering the practicality of a midsize SUV. What more could you ask for?
1 Audi RS6
So far, it’s been three generations since the Audi RS6, and its wagon has not only dominated the automotive world but also give its competitors something to think about due to brutal track power and well-tailored suit. The second-generation Audi RS6 will go down in history as the most powerful automobile to ever drive out of the manufacturer’s production rooms.
It produced a whopping 571 hp, which, to be honest, is outrageous for a family car. North America did not get to enjoy the brutality of the second generation RS6 however, but that changed with the third generation and is available as a wagon, now producing 591 horsepower with a 0-60mph time of just 3.6 seconds.