Car comparison

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDIvsAUDI 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)

3.0 TDI

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

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
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Lightest
    1,820 kg
    4,012 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • 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 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218hp163kW
218hp163kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
241 km/h150 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
98.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
93.6s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,115km693mi
Calculated
910km566mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu 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
380L
320L
Max trunk volume-
750L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
58L
61L
CO2 emissions
137g/km
170g/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 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI: 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)3.0 TDI4,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V63,250-4,500 rpm1,400-3,000 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
31.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
241 km/h150 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
95 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 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 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 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)3.0 TDI
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,880 kg
4,145 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 20113.0 TDI V6
236 km/h
147 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 20113.0 TDI V66.8 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 20113.0 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: 1.5 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 20113.0 TDI V6
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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 20113.0 TDI V6
910 km
566 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 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
236 km/h
147 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 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 20113.0 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.8 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 (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 20113.0 TDI V6
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
241 km/h150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
910 km
566 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
170 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
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 205 km (127 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 33 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

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