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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6

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

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TFSI

225 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3)

3.0 TDI V6

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2007-2011

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    970 km
    603 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    161 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6
Power
225hp168kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
87.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
871km541mi
Calculated
970km603mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,625mm182in
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
61L
64L
CO2 emissions
161g/km
173g/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 2.0 TFSIAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI4,500-6,250 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V64,000-4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
23.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6
240 hp
179 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6 has 15 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6
1,620 kg
3,571 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 20112.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6
250 km/h
155 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 20112.0 TFSI6.4 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V65.9 s

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 TFSI: 0.5 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 20112.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

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 20112.0 TFSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
871 km
541 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6
970 km
603 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6
240 hp
179 kW
5.9 s
250 km/h
155 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 20112.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (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

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 20112.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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

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)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 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 20112.0 TFSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6
Power
225 hp
168 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
871 km
541 mi
970 km
603 mi
CO2 score
161 g/km
173 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
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 2.0 TFSIAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 98 km (61 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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