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AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDIvsAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

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

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AUDI A5 Coupe (F5)

3.0 TDI

272 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2017
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

272 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2011-2014

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,115 km
    693 mi
  • Largest trunk
    465 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
272hp203kW
272hp203kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,150kg4,740lb
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
69.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,115km693mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,673mm184in
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
465L
455L
Max trunk volume-
829L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
58L
61L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI3,250-4,250 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V64,780-6,500 rpm2,150-4,780 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
20.9 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
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
272 hp
203 kW
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI 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)3.0 TDI
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,650 kg
3,638 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)3.0 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI 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) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.6 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)3.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 2.9 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)3.0 TDI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
1,115 km
693 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
272 hp
203 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 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

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)3.0 TDI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI 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)3.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 (F5)3.0 TDI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 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
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,115 km
693 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 362 km (225 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 55 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

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