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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019 45 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

3.0 TDI V6

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,200 km
    746 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
218hp163kW
245hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,235kg4,927lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
91.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,200km746mi
Calculated
829km515mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu 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
54L
58L
CO2 emissions
115g/km
160g/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 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V64,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
25.4 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
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI has 27 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
1,735 kg
3,825 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 20113.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V66.6 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: 0.1 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 20113.0 TDI V6
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: 2.5 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 20113.0 TDI V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,200 km
746 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
829 km
515 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 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 20113.0 TDI V6
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
1,200 km
746 mi
829 km
515 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
160 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 371 km (231 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 45 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 45 TFSI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 0.1 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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