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Caterham CSR CSRvsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

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

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Caterham CSR

CSR

260 hp2261 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2014
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

272 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2011-2014

Comparison overview

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Caterham CSR CSR

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    515 kg
    1,135 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    505 hp/t
    376 kW/t
    2.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCaterhamCSRCSRAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
260hp194kW
272hp203kW
Torque
271Nm200lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
515kg1,135lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight-
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
33.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
89.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
505hp/t376kW/t229hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
526Nm/t352lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
718km446mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,261cc138cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
3,300mm130in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,505mm59in
1,854mm73in
Height-
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,315mm91in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,465mm58in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume-
320L
Max trunk volume-
750L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank-
61L
CO2 emissions-
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Caterham CSR CSRAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Caterham CSR CSR: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CaterhamCSRCSR7,500 rpm-7,750 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V64,780-6,500 rpm2,150-4,780 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCaterhamCSRCSRAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
25.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
260 hp
194 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 has 12 hp more than Caterham CSR CSR.

The biggest power difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
515 kg
1,135 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,850 kg
4,079 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 has more power, Caterham CSR CSR is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 3.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
505 hp/t
376 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CaterhamCSRCSR
260 hp
194 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height-
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCaterhamCSRCSRAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
515 kg
1,135 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height-
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
-
718 km
446 mi
CO2 score
-
199 g/km
Trunk score
-
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
505 hp/t
376 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Is 1,335 kg lighter
  • Is 3.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 358 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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