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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6

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 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2011-2015
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3)

3.2 FSI V6

265 hp3197 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2011

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 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
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    151 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,052 km
    654 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Power
245hp183kW
265hp198kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
330Nm243lb-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
81.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
21.4s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,052km654mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
3,197cc195cu 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
61L
65L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
214g/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 (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6: 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 (8T3)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,000-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.4 s
22.2 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 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)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
265 hp
198 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6 has 20 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 (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6: 20 hp (15 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 (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 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
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
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 (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI 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

Although AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6 has more power, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6: 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 (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6: 3.3 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)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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
1,052 km
654 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
714 km
444 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
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
265 hp
198 kW
6.1 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/h5.9 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)3.2 FSI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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
4,625 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 V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.1 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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.1 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
1,052 km
654 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
214 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 337 km (210 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 63 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) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 19 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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