Car comparison

AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) · Facelift 2013 4.2 FSIvsAUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) · 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 RS5 Cabriolet (8T) · Facelift 2013

4.2 FSI

450 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2013-2015
VS

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    184 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    772 km
    480 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSIAUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
450hp336kW
333hp248kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,380kg5,247lb
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
65.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
570km354mi
Calculated
772km480mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,649mm183in
4,640mm183in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,380mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
320L
380L
Max trunk volume
750L
750L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
61L
61L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
184g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSIAUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI8,250 rpm4,000-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSIAUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
20.2 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
450 hp
336 kW
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW

AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI has 117 hp more than AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI: 117 hp (87 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,880 kg
4,145 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI4.9 s
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI and AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI: 2.8 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
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
570 km
354 mi
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
772 km
480 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
450 hp
336 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.4 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
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 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
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI 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
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.4 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
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSIAUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Range score
570 km
354 mi
772 km
480 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
184 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 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 RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSIAUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI

  • Has 117 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 57 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 202 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 65 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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