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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6vsAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

272 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2011-2014
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (939)

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    199 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    718 km
    446 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Power
272hp203kW
260hp194kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
90.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
105.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
718km446mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,393mm173in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
320L
253L
Max trunk volume
750L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
61L
70L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
262g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V64,780-6,500 rpm2,150-4,780 rpm6,750 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
29.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 has 12 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6 and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
1,600 kg
3,527 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6: 2.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
718 km
446 mi
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.3 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Range score
718 km
446 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
262 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 78 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 67 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 63 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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