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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6vsVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI

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

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    910 km
    566 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
218hp163kW
220hp164kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
93.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
83.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
32.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
910km566mi
Calculated
821km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
320L
225L
Max trunk volume
750L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
61L
55L
CO2 emissions
170g/km
-

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 V6Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
32.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
95 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI has 2 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 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: 2 hp (1 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
228 km/h
142 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI6.9 s

Although Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI has more power, AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: 0.1 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
821 km
510 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
228 km/h
142 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.9 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
910 km
566 mi
821 km
510 mi
CO2 score
170 g/km
-
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 V6Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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