Audi RS5 vs Jeep Wrangler
What's the difference?

Audi RS5

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2021 price

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Jeep Wrangler

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2024 price

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Summary

2021 Audi RS5

2024 Jeep Wrangler

By Andrew Chesterton

By Laura Berry

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Twin Turbo V6, 2.9L

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Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency

9.4L/100km (combined)

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Seating

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Likes

Potent engine
Supermodel looks
Premium and polished interior

Super off-road capable
Tough, fun and nostalgic styling
New engine is a winner

Dislikes

Tight rear seat in Coupe
Gearbox can feel fidgety at speed

Expensive
Not-so-great on-road dynamics and steering
Lower level of crash safety compared to rivals

2021 Audi RS5 Summary

Audi's A5 Coupe and Sportback have always been good looking cars. Yes, yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that, but seriously, just look at one and tell me it's not handsome.

Happily, the just-updated RS5 doesn't just build on the looks of its more sedate sibling, but on the performance, too, adding near-supercar speed to those supermodel looks.

Sounds like a pretty good match, right? Let's find out, shall we?

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2024 Jeep Wrangler Summary

The first two things any new starter who arrives in the design department of Jeep’s headquarters in Ohio is told are, 1) The bathrooms are here and, 2) Don’t change the Wrangler.

Okay, I made that up, but it’s probably not far from the truth, because the Wrangler isn’t just iconic for Jeep, but iconic for the entire car world in a similar way to the Porsche 911 and the Ford Mustang.

The Jeep Wrangler is the equivalent of a Hollywood superstar - the Clint Eastwood of the car world - with its design that stretches all the way back to the iconic little off-roader purpose-built for the US Army in World War II.

So, how do you make changes without changing the recipe? Well, the Wrangler has been updated and we went to the Aussie launch to see what’s changed.

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Deep dive comparison

2021 Audi RS5 2024 Jeep Wrangler

Verdict

Good looking, good to drive, and good to simply sit in, the Audi RS5 range ticks plenty of premium boxes. Whether you can live with the practicality pitfalls of the Coupe is up to you, but if you can't, might I suggest taking a wander over to our RS4 Avant review?

Verdict

The changes to this updated Jeep Wrangler are small but meaningful. The inclusion of airbags, the updated media screen, and a feisty engine which suits the plucky nature of this off-roader make it a better Wrangler than ever.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Audi RS5 vs Jeep Wrangler What's the difference?

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Audi RS5 vs Jeep Wrangler
What's the difference?