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AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) · Facelift 2013 4.2 FSIvsRolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12

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

Rolls-Royce Dawn

6.6 V12

571 hp6592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.6 L/100 km
    16.1 mpg US
    19.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    249 g/km
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12

  • Most powerful
    571 hp
    426 kW
  • Highest torque
    820 Nm
    605 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    321 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSIRolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
450hp336kW
571hp426kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
820Nm605lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,560kg5,644lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
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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
65.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
22.1L/100 km10.6mpg US12.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
570km354mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
6,592cc402cu in
Length
4,649mm183in
5,285mm208in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,947mm77in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,502mm59in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
3,112mm123in
Front track
1,586mm62in
-
Rear track
1,582mm62in
-
Trunk volume
320L
321L
Max trunk volume
750L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
61L
-
CO2 emissions
249g/km
330g/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 FSIRolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V125,250-6,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSIRolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
19.2 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
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
172 km/h
107 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
571 hp
426 kW

Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12 has 121 hp more than AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI and Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: 121 hp (90 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
820 Nm
605 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
2,560 kg
5,644 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V125.0 s

Although Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12 has more power, AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI and Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: 0.1 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI and Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: 3.7 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
571 hp
426 kW
5.0 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
5,285 mm
208.1 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
5.0 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSIRolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
571 hp
426 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.0 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
2,560 kg
5,644 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 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
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
5,285 mm
208.1 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
Range score
570 km
354 mi
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CO2 score
249 g/km
330 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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 FSIRolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI

  • Is 640 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 81 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12

  • Has 121 hp more
  • Has 390 Nm more
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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