Car comparison

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDIvsDS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP

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

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5)

3.0 TDI

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

DS 3 Cabrio

Performance 1.6 THP

208 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    241 km/h
    150 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,115 km
    693 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,091 kg
    2,405 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDIDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Power
218hp163kW
208hp155kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,091kg2,405lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
1,629kg3,591lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
241 km/h150 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
98.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,115km693mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,673mm184in
3,968mm156in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,717mm68in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,765mm109in
2,464mm97in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,491mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
245L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
58L
50L
CO2 emissions
137g/km
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDIDS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THPPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI4,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP6,000 rpm1,700 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDIDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
25.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
241 km/h150 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
208 hp
155 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI has 10 hp more than DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP.

The biggest power difference is between DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
1,091 kg
2,405 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
241 km/h150 mph
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI6.8 s
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP6.5 s

Although AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI has more power, DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI: 0.3 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
1,115 km
693 mi
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
926 km
575 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
241 km/h150 mph
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
208 hp
155 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
241 km/h150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
3,968 mm
156.2 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
241 km/h150 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.8 s
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDIDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Power
218 hp
163 kW
208 hp
155 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
241 km/h150 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
1,091 kg
2,405 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
3,968 mm
156.2 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,115 km
693 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 (F5) 3.0 TDIDS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 189 km (118 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP

  • Is 729 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 71 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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