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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI

177 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2011-2015
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2011

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,370 km
    851 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
Power
177hp132kW
211hp157kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,235kg4,927lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
102.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
99.5s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
33.8s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,370km851mi
Calculated
831km516mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,625mm182in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
320L
Max trunk volume
829L
750L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
64L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
179g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.8 s
32.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI has 34 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
1,735 kg
3,825 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
238 km/h
148 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) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI: 3.1 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
1,370 km
851 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
831 km
516 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
238 km/h
148 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
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

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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
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

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.2 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
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
Range score
1,370 km
851 mi
831 km
516 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
179 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 538 km (335 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 59 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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