Car comparison

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI

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

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TFSI

225 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5)

3.0 TDI

218 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,125 km
    699 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
225hp168kW
218hp163kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
91.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
97.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
984km612mi
Calculated
1,125km699mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,673mm184in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,765mm109in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
380L
Max trunk volume
829L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
54L
CO2 emissions
147g/km
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI4,500-6,250 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI4,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
28.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI has 7 hp more than AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
1,750 kg
3,858 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
246 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI: 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: 1.6 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
984 km
612 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
1,125 km
699 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
7.0 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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

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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.0 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
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
Range score
984 km
612 mi
1,125 km
699 mi
CO2 score
147 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 141 km (87 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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