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AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) · Facelift 2019 45 TFSIvsAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 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 (F5) · Facelift 2019

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

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

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
245hp183kW
218hp163kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,035kg4,486lb
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
77.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
866km538mi
Calculated
1,200km746mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,697mm185in
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
450L
455L
Max trunk volume-
829L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
58L
54L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
115g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSIAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V64,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
24.1 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI has 27 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) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,535 kg
3,384 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)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: 0.8 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)Facelift 201945 TFSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: 2.2 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)Facelift 201945 TFSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
866 km
538 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,200 km
746 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 kW
6.6 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)Facelift 201945 TFSI
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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
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

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)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
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

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI 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)Facelift 201945 TFSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.6 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)Facelift 201945 TFSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 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
866 km
538 mi
1,200 km
746 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
115 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSIAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 334 km (208 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 37 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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