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AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6

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

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AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5)

3.0 TFSI V6

354 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,635 kg
    3,605 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best economy score
    89/100

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
310hp231kW
354hp264kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,340kg5,159lb
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
71.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
809km503mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,431mm174in
4,692mm185in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,388mm55in
1,382mm54in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,765mm109in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
285L
320L
Max trunk volume-
380L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
-
CO2 emissions
156g/km
177g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V65,400-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
18.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 kW

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6 has 44 hp more than AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6: 44 hp (33 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
1,840 kg
4,057 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5.1 s
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V65.1 s

Although AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6 has more power, AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6: 1.0 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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 kW
5.1 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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.1 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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Range score
809 km
503 mi
-
CO2 score
156 g/km
177 g/km
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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