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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2011-2015
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5)

2.0 TFSI

252 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,070 km
    665 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    465 L
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
Power
245hp183kW
252hp188kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
2,000kg4,409lb
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
80.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,070km665mi
Calculated
921km572mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,673mm184in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,371mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,764mm109in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
465L
Max trunk volume
829L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
61L
58L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
144g/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 V6AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,400-3,250 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
20.6 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSI has 7 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSI: 7 hp (5 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 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
370 Nm
273 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 V6
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
1,500 kg
3,307 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 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 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 (F5) 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 V6
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 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 V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,070 km
665 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
921 km
572 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 V6
245 hp
183 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW
5.8 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 (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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 (F5)2.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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

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 V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 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 20113.0 TDI V6
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.8 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)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Range score
1,070 km
665 mi
921 km
572 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
144 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 150 km (93 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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