The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. Audi S4 Convertible tiptronic (05 - 09)
€ 40,000
€ 67,000
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is 2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the S4 Convertible.
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
S4 Convertible
54.4
73
79.5
54.8
70
76.1
73 in
Width
70 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
54.4 in
Height
54.8 in
108.3
182.1
104.3
180
182.1 in
Length
180 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
S4 Convertible
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.69 %
General
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
S4 Convertible
8F
Generation
B7 (8E)
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
S4 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDHB
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
339 hp
S4 Convertible
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
S4 Convertible
Performance
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
S4 Convertible
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
S4 Convertible
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24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.81 lb/hp
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
24 lb/hp
12.81 lb/hp
S4 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
S4 Convertible
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
19 mpg
S4 Convertible
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
539 mi
Range
311 mi
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
539 mi
311 mi
S4 Convertible
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
238.7 kWh
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
238.7 kWh
S4 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
486 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
S4 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
