Car comparison

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TFSIvsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019 35 TDI

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

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019

35 TDI

163 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TDI

  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201935 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
163hp122kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
1,895kg4,178lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
106.8s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
108.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
46.2s
Calculated
46.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
97hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
889km552mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,423mm174in
4,697mm185in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,764mm109in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
320L
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
40L
CO2 emissions
121g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201935 TDI3,250-4,200 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201935 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.2 s
46.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201935 TDI
163 hp
122 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TDI has 13 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TDI: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201935 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201935 TDI
1,685 kg
3,715 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
222 km/h
138 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201935 TDI
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI8.9 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201935 TDI9.0 s

Although AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TDI has more power, AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TDI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201935 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: 0.8 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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201935 TDI
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
222 km/h
138 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201935 TDI
163 hp
122 kW
9.0 s
222 km/h
138 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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201935 TDI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201935 TDI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TDI 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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.9 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201935 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
9.0 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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201935 TDI
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201935 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
9.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Range score
-
889 km
552 mi
CO2 score
121 g/km
-
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TDI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 35 TDI

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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