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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI 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 Cabriolet (8F7)

3.0 TDI V6

240 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2011
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    941 km
    585 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
240hp179kW
230hp172kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
92.6s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
102.1s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
941km585mi
Calculated
913km567mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
63L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6: 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 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V64,000-4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
30.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
240 hp
179 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6 has 10 hp more than AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 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 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
1,630 kg
3,594 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)3.0 TDI V6
247 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
246 km/h
153 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)3.0 TDI V66.4 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: 1.0 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)3.0 TDI V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

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)3.0 TDI V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
941 km
585 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
913 km
567 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
240 hp
179 kW
6.4 s
247 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
7.4 s
246 km/h
153 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)3.0 TDI V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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 20112.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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)3.0 TDI V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 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)3.0 TDI V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.4 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)3.0 TDI V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
941 km
585 mi
913 km
567 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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