Car comparison

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI

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 Sportback (F5)

40 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,115 km
    693 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
Power
211hp157kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,235kg4,927lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
99.5s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
119.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
32.3s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
831km516mi
Calculated
1,115km693mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,625mm182in
4,733mm186in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,386mm55in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,824mm111in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
320L
480L
Max trunk volume
750L
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Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
64L
58L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
138g/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 Sportback (F5) 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI: 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 Sportback (F5)40 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.3 s
37.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 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)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI has 21 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI: 21 hp (16 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 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
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 (8F7)2.0 TFSI
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
1,605 kg
3,538 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 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
235 km/h
146 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 Sportback (F5)40 TDI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI: 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 (8F7)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI: 2.5 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 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 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 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
1,115 km
693 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 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
235 km/h
146 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 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 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 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 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)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.6 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 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Range score
831 km
516 mi
1,115 km
693 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 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 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 284 km (177 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 41 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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