Car comparison

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIvsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.2 FSI V6

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

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5)

3.0 TDI

272 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2017
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7)

3.2 FSI V6

265 hp3197 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2011

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,094 km
    680 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
Power
272hp203kW
265hp198kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,285kg5,038lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
90.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
97.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
27.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,094km680mi
Calculated
674km419mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
3,197cc195cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,625mm182in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
480L
320L
Max trunk volume-
750L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
58L
64L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
219g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.2 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI3,250-4,250 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,000-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
27.5 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
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
103 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
272 hp
203 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
265 hp
198 kW

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI has 7 hp more than AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.2 FSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.2 FSI V6 and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
1,785 kg
3,935 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI5.3 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.2 FSI V6: 1.6 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.2 FSI V6: 4.2 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
1,094 km
680 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
674 km
419 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
272 hp
203 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
265 hp
198 kW
6.9 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,625 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Sportback (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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Range score
1,094 km
680 mi
674 km
419 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
219 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.2 FSI V6
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 421 km (261 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 80 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.2 FSI V6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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