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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019 40 TFSI

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 TDI

177 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2011-2015
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,370 km
    851 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
Power
177hp132kW
190hp142kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
103.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
102.8s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
33.9s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,370km851mi
Calculated
871km541mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,697mm185in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,764mm109in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
370L
Max trunk volume
829L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
54L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
140g/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 TDIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,450-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.9 s
34.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TFSI has 13 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TFSI: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
320 Nm
236 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 TDI
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
1,655 kg
3,649 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 TDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
237 km/h
147 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 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TFSI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 40 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 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 TDI
1,370 km
851 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
871 km
541 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
237 km/h
147 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 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)Facelift 201940 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 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 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.2 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.9 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TFSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Range score
1,370 km
851 mi
871 km
541 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TFSI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 499 km (310 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TFSI

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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