Car comparison

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6

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 TFSI

225 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7)

3.0 TDI V6

240 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2011

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    147 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    984 km
    612 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
Power
225hp168kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
91.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
92.6s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
984km612mi
Calculated
941km585mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu 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
147g/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 TFSIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI4,500-6,250 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V64,000-4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
26.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
240 hp
179 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6 has 15 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 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 TFSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
1,860 kg
4,101 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 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
247 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI6.8 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V66.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: 0.4 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 TFSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
129 hp/t
96 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
984 km
612 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
941 km
585 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
240 hp
179 kW
6.4 s
247 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)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

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 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
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

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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.4 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
Power
225 hp
168 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
984 km
612 mi
941 km
585 mi
CO2 score
147 g/km
179 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 430 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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