Car comparison

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019 45 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 TFSI V6

272 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2011-2014
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    160 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    829 km
    515 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
272hp203kW
245hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,235kg4,927lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
90.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
718km446mi
Calculated
829km515mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,697mm185in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,764mm109in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
320L
370L
Max trunk volume
750L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
61L
58L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
160g/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 TFSI V6AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V64,780-6,500 rpm2,150-4,780 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
25.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 has 27 hp more than AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
370 Nm
273 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 TFSI V6
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
1,735 kg
3,825 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 TFSI V6
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
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 (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V66.3 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: 0.2 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 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI 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 (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 TFSI V6
718 km
446 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
829 km
515 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.3 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 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 (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 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 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI 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 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.5 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 TFSI V6
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Range score
718 km
446 mi
829 km
515 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
160 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 TFSI V6AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 39 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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