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AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6

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

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AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2011-2014
VS

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T)

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedLiftback / fastback2010-2011

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    199 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    718 km
    446 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Lightest
    1,755 kg
    3,869 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    190 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333hp248kW
333hp248kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,285kg5,038lb
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
80.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
718km446mi
Calculated
681km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,713mm186in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,382mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,811mm111in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
320L
480L
Max trunk volume
380L
980L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
61L
64L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
315g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V65,500-7,000 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
21.7 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
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 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
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
1,755 kg
3,869 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)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
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.4 s
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V65.4 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.9 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
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
718 km
446 mi
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
681 km
423 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 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
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
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 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
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
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 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
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 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
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 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
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Range score
718 km
446 mi
681 km
423 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
315 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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 S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 37 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 116 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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