Car comparison

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIvsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5)

3.0 TDI

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2016-2018
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TFSI

225 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,208 km
    751 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
218hp163kW
225hp168kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,235kg4,927lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
115.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
98.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,208km751mi
Calculated
803km499mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
480L
320L
Max trunk volume-
750L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
58L
61L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
175g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI4,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI4,500-6,250 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
31.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI has 7 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI6.4 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI7.2 s

Although AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: 0.8 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: 2.8 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
1,208 km
751 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
803 km
499 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW
7.2 s
240 km/h
149 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.2 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,208 km
751 mi
803 km
499 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
175 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 406 km (252 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 50 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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