Car comparison

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

4.2 FSI V8

354 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2011
VS

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5)

3.0 TFSI V6

354 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Lightest
    1,675 kg
    3,693 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    177 g/km
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
354hp264kW
354hp264kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,340kg5,159lb
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
74.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,625mm182in
4,692mm185in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,382mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,765mm109in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
320L
Max trunk volume-
380L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
-
CO2 emissions
256g/km
177g/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 (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) 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 (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
MetricAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
18.8 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
5.9 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
173 km/h
107 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 (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 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 (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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
1,675 kg
3,693 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V85.4 s
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V65.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: 0.3 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
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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 S5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: 3.0 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 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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 (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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
5.4 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
VehicleAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Range score
593 km
368 mi
-
CO2 score
256 g/km
177 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 79 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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