Car comparison

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 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 A5L Sportback (B10)

2.0 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2025-present

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    941 km
    585 mi
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
240hp179kW
204hp152kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
92.4s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
138.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
39.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.9L/100 km33.9mpg US40.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
941km585mi
Calculated
880km547mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,625mm182in
4,903mm193in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,883mm74in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,922mm115in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,640mm65in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,627mm64in
Trunk volume
320L
410L
Max trunk volume
750L
1,361L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
64L
61L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
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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 A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,000 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
39.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
143 km/h
89 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6 has 36 hp more than AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6: 36 hp (27 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
340 Nm
251 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
1,810 kg
3,990 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 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 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V66.4 s
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 1.4 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 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
880 km
547 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.8 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 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,903 mm
193.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK
7.8 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 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
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,903 mm
193.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
941 km
585 mi
880 km
547 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
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Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km33.9 mpg US40.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km12.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,040 L275 US gal229 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,819 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 61 km (38 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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