Car comparison

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSIvsVolkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014 2.0 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

1.8 TFSI

177 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016
VS

Volkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSIVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
177hp132kW
184hp137kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,925kg4,244lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
92.3s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
90.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,033km642mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,256mm168in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,406mm55in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
312L
Max trunk volume
829L
1,006L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
55L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
115g/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 1.8 TFSIVolkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI4,000-6,200 rpm1,400-3,850 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSIVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
34.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
177 hp
132 kW
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI has 7 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI and Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI: 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 20111.8 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
1,395 kg
3,075 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 20111.8 TFSI
231 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 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 20111.8 TFSI7.9 s
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI: 0.4 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 20111.8 TFSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI: 1.7 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 20111.8 TFSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
1,033 km
642 mi
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
1,250 km
777 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
177 hp
132 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
230 km/h
143 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 20111.8 TFSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 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 20111.8 TFSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 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 20111.8 TFSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.5 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 20111.8 TFSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSIVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
Range score
1,033 km
642 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
115 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSIVolkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 143 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 217 km (135 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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