Car comparison

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019 40 TFSI

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

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
VS

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019

40 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    921 km
    572 mi
  • Largest trunk
    465 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
Power
218hp163kW
204hp152kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
93.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
91.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
39.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
910km566mi
Calculated
921km572mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,757mm187in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,824mm111in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
320L
465L
Max trunk volume
750L
1,280L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
61L
58L
CO2 emissions
170g/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) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V63,250-4,500 rpm1,400-3,000 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI4,475-6,000 rpm1,450-4,475 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
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
31.0 s
39.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 kW
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 has 14 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TFSI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
1,585 kg
3,494 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)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V66.8 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI6.8 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 (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 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 (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
910 km
566 mi
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
921 km
572 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 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)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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 (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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Range score
910 km
566 mi
921 km
572 mi
CO2 score
170 g/km
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Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TFSI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TFSI

  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 km (6 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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