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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

177 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5)

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,016 km
    631 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 35 TDI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSIAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
Power
177hp132kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
1,955kg4,310lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
95.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
99.0s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
37.2s
Calculated
46.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,016km631mi
Calculated
870km540mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,673mm184in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,371mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,764mm109in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
450L
Max trunk volume
829L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
40L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
118g/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 TFSI4,000-6,200 rpm1,400-3,850 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI3,250-4,200 rpm1,500-3,250 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
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.2 s
46.6 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
140 km/h
87 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI has 27 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: 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 20111.8 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
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 20111.8 TFSI
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
1,475 kg
3,252 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
229 km/h
142 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
219 km/h
136 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 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 35 TDI: 0.7 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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: 1.6 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 20111.8 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 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
1,016 km
631 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
870 km
540 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
8.2 s
229 km/h
142 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
219 km/h
136 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/h8.2 s
Top speed
229 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
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,371 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
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.2 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.9 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 20111.8 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSIAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)35 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Range score
1,016 km
631 mi
870 km
540 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
118 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 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
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 147 km (91 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • 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

  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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