Car comparison

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

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

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2011
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    170 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    910 km
    566 mi
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
211hp157kW
218hp163kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,235kg4,927lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
99.5s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
93.6s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
32.3s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
831km516mi
Calculated
910km566mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,625mm182in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
320L
320L
Max trunk volume
750L
750L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
61L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
170g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V63,250-4,500 rpm1,400-3,000 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.3 s
31.0 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 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)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 has 7 hp more than AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,880 kg
4,145 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)2.0 TFSI
238 km/h
148 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI7.3 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V66.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI: 0.5 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)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI: 1.0 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)2.0 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
831 km
516 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
910 km
566 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
238 km/h
148 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
236 km/h
147 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)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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 (8F7)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI 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)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.8 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)2.0 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,625 mm
182.1 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
831 km
516 mi
910 km
566 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
170 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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 A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 79 km (49 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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