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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 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)

3.0 TDI V6

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2007-2011
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI

177 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 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
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,151 km
    715 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
240hp179kW
177hp132kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
80.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
90.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
37.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
970km603mi
Calculated
1,151km715mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,625mm182in
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
64L
61L
CO2 emissions
173g/km
139g/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 TDI V6AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V64,000-4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
37.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6
240 hp
179 kW
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6 has 63 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6: 63 hp (47 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 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)3.0 TDI V6
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
1,575 kg
3,472 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 V6
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: 1.9 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 V6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6: 1.3 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 V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 V6
970 km
603 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
1,151 km
715 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6
240 hp
179 kW
5.9 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
7.8 s
225 km/h
140 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 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 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)3.0 TDI V6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.8 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 V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,625 mm
182.1 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
970 km
603 mi
1,151 km
715 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 63 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 181 km (113 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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