Car comparison

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (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 Cabriolet (F5)

3.0 TDI

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TFSI

225 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    241 km/h
    150 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    137 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,115 km
    693 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
218hp163kW
225hp168kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
241 km/h150 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
98.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
102.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,115km693mi
Calculated
913km567mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,673mm184in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,765mm109in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
380L
320L
Max trunk volume-
750L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
58L
63L
CO2 emissions
137g/km
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (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 Cabriolet (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 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
241 km/h150 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (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 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (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 Cabriolet (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 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
1,820 kg
4,012 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
241 km/h150 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: 1.7 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
1,115 km
693 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
241 km/h150 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
241 km/h150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
241 km/h150 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (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 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.8 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (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
6.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
241 km/h150 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 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
1,115 km
693 mi
913 km
567 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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.

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 (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 202 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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