Car comparison

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

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

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5)

2.0 TFSI

252 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    151 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,034 km
    642 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
252hp188kW
245hp183kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,345kg5,170lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
91.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
93.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
879km546mi
Calculated
1,034km642mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu 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
320L
320L
Max trunk volume
380L
750L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
58L
61L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 2.0 TFSIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,400-3,250 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
25.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 2.0 TFSI has 7 hp more than AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 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)2.0 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 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 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,920 kg
4,233 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)2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
250 km/h
155 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)2.0 TFSI6.3 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V66.3 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)2.0 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 2.0 TFSI: 0.7 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)2.0 TFSI
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
879 km
546 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,034 km
642 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 s
250 km/h
155 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)2.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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)2.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 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 (F5)2.0 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 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)2.0 TFSI
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 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
879 km
546 mi
1,034 km
642 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 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 Cabriolet (F5) 2.0 TFSIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 155 km (96 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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