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

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedLiftback / fastback2014-2016
VS

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T)

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2009-2011

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 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
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    179 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    792 km
    492 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333hp248kW
333hp248kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,295kg5,060lb
2,375kg5,236lb
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
85.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t132kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
792km492mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,718mm186in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,382mm54in
1,380mm54in
Wheelbase
2,811mm111in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
480L
320L
Max trunk volume
1,280L
750L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
61L
64L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
21.0 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
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,745 kg
3,847 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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.1 s
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V65.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6: 2.0 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
792 km
492 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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS5 Cabriolet (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
5.1 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 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
792 km
492 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
224 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 132 km (82 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 45 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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