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

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7)

3.2 FSI V6

265 hp3197 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally 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
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,018 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
Power
286hp213kW
265hp198kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,285kg5,038lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
88.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
93.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
21.2s
Calculated
27.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,018km632mi
Calculated
756km470mi
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
65L
CO2 emissions
148g/km
199g/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 TDI3,750-4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 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
21.2 s
27.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.5 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
104 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
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
265 hp
198 kW

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI has 21 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: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
620 Nm
457 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
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
1,710 kg
3,770 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
246 km/h
153 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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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: 2.9 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
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
155 hp/t
116 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
1,018 km
632 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
756 km
470 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
286 hp
213 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
246 km/h
153 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
286 hp
213 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
246 km/h
153 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
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)3.2 FSI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 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
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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
1,018 km
632 mi
756 km
470 mi
CO2 score
148 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 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 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 3.2 FSI V6
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 290 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 262 km (163 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 51 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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