Compare the2023 Chevrolet CamaroVS 2023 Audi S5

Both the Camaro and the S5 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available collision warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty covers the Camaro 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Audi covers the S5. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the S5 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 10 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Audi dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Camaro’s warranty.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Camaro has a standard 700-amp battery. The S5’s 420-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Audi vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 92 more problems per 100 vehicles, Audi is ranked 31st, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Audi vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Audi is rated below average.

The Camaro LT1/SS’ standard 6.2 V8 produces 106 more horsepower (455 vs. 349) and 86 lbs.-ft. more torque (455 vs. 369) than the S5’s 3.0 turbo V6. The Camaro ZL1’s standard 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 301 more horsepower (650 vs. 349) and 281 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 369) than the S5’s 3.0 turbo V6.

As tested in Car and Driver the Chevrolet Camaro is faster than the Audi S5 (automatics tested):

As tested in Car and Driver the Camaro ZL1 6.2 supercharged V8 is faster than the Audi S5 3.0 (automatics tested):

On the EPA test cycle the Camaro 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder 8-speed Auto gets better fuel mileage than the S5 Coupe (22 city/30 hwy vs. 21 city/30 hwy).

On the EPA test cycle the Camaro 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder 8-speed Auto gets better fuel mileage than the S5 Cabriolet (22 city/30 hwy vs. 21 city/28 hwy).

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Camaro V6/V8 Auto’s fuel efficiency. The S5 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Camaro has 3.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the S5 (19 vs. 15.3 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Camaro has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The S5 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Camaro offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and sportiness. The S5 doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

A 10-speed automatic is available on the Chevrolet Camaro, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the S5.

The Camaro (except LS/LT/LT1)’s optional launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The S5 doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Camaro ZL1’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the S5:

The Camaro stops much shorter than the S5:

For better traction, the Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the S5 (F:305/30R19 & R:325/30R19 vs. 265/30R20).

The Camaro has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The S5 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the Camaro can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The S5 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Camaro’s wheelbase is 1.9 inches longer than on the S5 (110.7 inches vs. 108.8 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Camaro is .8 inches wider in the front and 1.1 inches wider in the rear than the track on the S5.

The Camaro’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (51.9% to 48.1%) than the S5’s (56.7% to 43.3%). This gives the Camaro more stable handling and braking.

The Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe handles at 1.18 G’s, while the S5 Prestige Coupe pulls only .94 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Chevrolet Camaro may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 500 pounds less than the Audi S5.

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Camaro Coupe a Compact car, while the S5 Coupe is rated a Subcompact.

The Camaro Coupe has 9 cubic feet more passenger volume than the S5 Coupe (93 vs. 84). The Camaro Convertible has 4 cubic feet more passenger volume than the S5 Cabriolet (85 vs. 81).

The Camaro Coupe has 1.1 inches more front headroom and 2.6 inches more front legroom than the S5 Coupe.

The Camaro Convertible has .1 inches more front headroom, 2.6 inches more front legroom and 3.5 inches more rear shoulder room than the S5 Cabriolet.

The Camaro Auto has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The S5 doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The Camaro (except LS/LT1)’s optional easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The S5 doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Camaro’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The S5 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

On a hot day the Camaro has a standard remote opening feature, to lower the top from outside. The S5 doesn’t offer a remote top, so the driver will have to enter the car, turn the ignition on and lower the top.

The Camaro’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The S5’s cruise control switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

Motor Trend selected the Camaro as their 2016 Car of the Year. The S5 has never been chosen.

The Chevrolet Camaro outsold the Audi A5/S5/RS 5 by 34% during 2022.