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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI

177 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2011-2015
VS

AUDI A5L Sedan (B10)

2.0 TFSI

170 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2025-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    105 hp/t
    79 kW/t
    9.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,260 km
    783 mi
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDIAUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
177hp132kW
170hp127kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
101.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
45.4s
Calculated
41.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35mpg US42.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,260km783mi
Calculated
893km555mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,908mm193in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,969mm117in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
320L
411L
Max trunk volume
750L
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Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDIAUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.4 s
41.0 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
170 hp
127 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI has 7 hp more than AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
1,790 kg
3,946 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 20112.0 TDI
220 km/h
137 mph
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
216 km/h
134 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 2.0 TDI and AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 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 20112.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.0 mpg US
42.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI and AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 1.7 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 20112.0 TDI
105 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
1,260 km
783 mi
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
893 km
555 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
8.3 s
220 km/h
137 mph
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.9 s
216 km/h
134 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 20112.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
411 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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 20112.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.0 mpg US
42.0 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.3 s
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.0 mpg US
42.0 mpg UK
8.9 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 20112.0 TDI
105 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.0 mpg US
42.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDIAUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.0 mpg US
42.0 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
411 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,260 km
783 mi
893 km
555 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
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Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
411 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIAUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35 mpg US42 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km11.76 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi18.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal1,008 L266 US gal222 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,764 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 367 km (228 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 91 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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