Car comparison

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSIvsAUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 35 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

170 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2011-2015
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5)

35 TDI

163 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,086 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 35 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    108 g/km
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSIAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
Power
170hp127kW
163hp122kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
1,955kg4,310lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
95.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
96.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,086km675mi
Calculated
976km606mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,723mm186in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,866mm73in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,766mm109in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,588mm63in
Trunk volume
455L
450L
Max trunk volume
829L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
40L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
108g/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 TFSIAUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 35 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 35 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI3,800-6,200 rpm1,400-3,700 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI3,250-4,200 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSIAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
37.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 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)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
170 hp
127 kW
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
163 hp
122 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI has 7 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 35 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 35 TDI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 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 20111.8 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 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
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
1,490 kg
3,285 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
228 km/h
142 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
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)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI8.2 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI8.2 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 20111.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 35 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
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
1,086 km
675 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
976 km
606 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
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
228 km/h
142 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
163 hp
122 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)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
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 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)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
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 35 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.2 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 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)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
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSIAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
1,086 km
675 mi
976 km
606 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
108 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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.

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 TFSIAUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 35 TDI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km7.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi11.55 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal615 L162 US gal135 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,076 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 35 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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