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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TFSIvsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel

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

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5)

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2019
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI clean diesel

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    49/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,313 km
    816 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
103.8s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
110.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
34.6s
Calculated
37.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
885km550mi
Calculated
1,313km816mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,673mm184in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,765mm109in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
370L
320L
Max trunk volume-
750L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
54L
63L
CO2 emissions
140g/km
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TFSIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean dieselPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,450-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.6 s
37.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TFSI
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
1,710 kg
3,770 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 (F5)40 TFSI
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
234 km/h
145 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 (F5) 40 TFSI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel: 0.3 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 (F5)40 TFSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TFSI: 1.3 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 (F5)40 TFSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
190 hp
142 kW
8.2 s
234 km/h
145 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 (F5)40 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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

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 (F5)40 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel 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 (F5)40 TFSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.9 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.2 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 (F5)40 TFSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
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
Range score
885 km
550 mi
1,313 km
816 mi
CO2 score
140 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TFSIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TFSI

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 427 km (265 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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