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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3)

3.0 TDI V6

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2007-2011

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 Automatic

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,200 km
    746 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6 Manual

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6AutomaticAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6Manual
Power
218hp163kW
240hp179kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
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
91.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,200km746mi
Calculated
970km603mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu 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
54L
64L
CO2 emissions
115g/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 3.0 TDI V6 AutomaticAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6 ManualPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 Automatic: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6 Manual: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6Automatic4,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6Manual4,000-4,400 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 20113.0 TDI V6AutomaticAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6Manual
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6 Manual has 22 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 Automatic.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 Automatic and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6 Manual: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6Automatic
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6Manual
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 20113.0 TDI V6Automatic
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6Manual
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 20113.0 TDI V6Automatic
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6Manual
250 km/h
155 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 Manual and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 Automatic: 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 20113.0 TDI V6Automatic
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6Manual
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 Automatic and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6 Manual: 2.1 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 20113.0 TDI V6Automatic
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6Manual
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6Automatic
218 hp
163 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6Manual
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 20113.0 TDI V6Automatic
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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 V6Manual
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 20113.0 TDI V6Automatic
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6Manual
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 Manual 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 20113.0 TDI V6Automatic
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6Manual
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 20113.0 TDI V6Automatic
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6Manual
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 20113.0 TDI V6AutomaticAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6Manual
Power
218 hp
163 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
1,200 km
746 mi
970 km
603 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
173 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 AutomaticAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6 Manual
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 Automatic

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 230 km (143 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 58 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6 Manual

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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