Car comparison

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI S5 Cabriolet (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 Coupe (8T)

4.2 FSI V8

354 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2011
VS

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T)

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2009-2011

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    224 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    660 km
    410 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
354hp264kW
333hp248kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
2,375kg5,236lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t132kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
529km329mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,625mm182in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,380mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
320L
Max trunk volume-
750L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
288g/km
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V87,000 rpm3,500 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (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 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
21.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
354 hp
264 kW
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 has 21 hp more than AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (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 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
1,875 kg
4,134 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 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (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 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V85.1 s
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V65.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: 2.4 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 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
178 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
529 km
329 mi
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
660 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.6 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 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
4,635 mm
182.5 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 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 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.6 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 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Range score
529 km
329 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
288 g/km
224 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
178 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 S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 131 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 64 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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