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AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDIvsAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A5 Coupe (F5)

3.0 TDI

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,208 km
    751 mi
  • Largest trunk
    465 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
218hp163kW
230hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,208km751mi
Calculated
836km519mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,673mm184in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,371mm54in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,764mm109in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
465L
455L
Max trunk volume-
829L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
58L
61L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
168g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI4,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI has 12 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
1,540 kg
3,395 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: 0.2 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: 2.5 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
149 hp/t
111 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
1,208 km
751 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
836 km
519 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 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

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 (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.2 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.4 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,371 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
1,208 km
751 mi
836 km
519 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
168 g/km
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 373 km (232 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 41 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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