The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (09 - 11) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 37,800

€ 54,000

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI and the A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 182.1 inches long, 73 inches wide and 54.4 inches tall.
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
54.4
73
79.5
54.4
73
79.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.4 in
Height
54.4 in
108.3
182.1
108.3
182.1
182.1 in
Length
182.1 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.92 %

General
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
8F
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CDHB
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
237 hp
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Performance
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18 lb/hp
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
23.51 lb/hp
18 lb/hp
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
35 mpg
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
546 mi
Range
585 mi
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
546 mi
585 mi
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
139.9 kWh
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data