Car comparison

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDIvsAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI

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

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3)

3.0 TDI

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2007-2011
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

1.8 TFSI

170 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,086 km
    675 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
Power
240hp179kW
170hp127kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
82.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
95.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
37.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
913km567mi
Calculated
1,086km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
Max trunk volume
829L
829L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions-
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDIAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI4,000-4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI3,800-6,200 rpm1,400-3,700 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
37.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
170 hp
127 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI has 70 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 AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 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)3.0 TDI
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
1,455 kg
3,208 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)3.0 TDI
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
228 km/h
142 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)3.0 TDI6.1 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI: 2.1 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)3.0 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI: 1.1 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)3.0 TDI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI
913 km
567 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
1,086 km
675 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.1 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
228 km/h
142 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)3.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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

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)3.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 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)3.0 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.2 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)3.0 TDI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
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
Range score
913 km
567 mi
1,086 km
675 mi
CO2 score
-
134 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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) 3.0 TDIAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 173 km (108 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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