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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V

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 S2 Coupe

2.2i Turbo 20V

230 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1992-1995

Comparison overview

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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
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
240hp179kW
230hp172kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
80.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
75.3s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
970km603mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,226cc136cu in
Length
4,625mm182in
4,401mm173in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,716mm68in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,375mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,548mm100in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,446mm57in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,437mm57in
Ground clearance-
101mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
232L
Max trunk volume
829L
912L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
64L
70L
CO2 emissions
173g/km
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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 S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V: 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V5,900 rpm1,950 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
22.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
164 km/h
102 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6 has 10 hp more than AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6: 10 hp (7 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
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 (8T3)3.0 TDI V6
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
1,525 kg
3,362 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
248 km/h
154 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)3.0 TDI V65.9 s
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V5.9 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V: 2.3 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
787 km
489 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW
5.9 s
248 km/h
154 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
232 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,401 mm
173.3 in
Height
1,375 mm
54.1 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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)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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI V6AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
240 hp
179 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
232 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,401 mm
173.3 in
Height
1,375 mm
54.1 in
Range score
970 km
603 mi
787 km
489 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
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Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
232 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 183 km (114 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 223 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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