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Compare Audi S5 (8T) Cabriolet vs Audi A5 (8F) Cabriolet vs Audi S4 B7 Cabriolet

Variants
Pre-facelift
Facelift
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI CVT
2.0 TDI
2.0 TFSI 180 CVT
2.0 TFSI 211
2.0 TFSI 211 CVT
2.0 TFSI 211 quattro DCT
2.7 TDI
2.7 TDI CVT
3.0 TDI quattro DCT
3.2 FSI CVT
3.2 FSI quattro DCT
AT
MT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
320 L / 11.3 cu-ft ~ 750 L / 26.5 cu-ft
246 L / 8.7 cu-ft ~ 315 L / 11.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
500 kg / 1102 lbs
460 kg / 1014 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/40 R18
235/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1380 mm / 54.3 in
1383 mm / 54.4 in
1391 mm / 54.8 in
Size | Length
4625 mm / 182.1 in
4573 mm / 180.0 in
Size | Width
1854 mm / 73.0 in
1777 mm / 70.0 in
Track Width | Front
1588.0 mm / 62.5 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
1518.0 mm / 59.8 in
Wheel Size
8.5J x 18
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2751 mm / 108.3 in
2751 mm / 108.3 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
0.31
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Euro 4
Engine
BBK
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
111.2 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2900-5300 rpm
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic

Production

Availability
2004 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
74%
66%
65%
Pros
  • Good supercharged engine
  • Decent reliability
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Better styled than the S4 Cabriolet
  • Improved styling with the top down
  • Improved engine output
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Last chance to get the 40-valve V8
  • Good drivetrain reliability
Cons
  • Bad CVT
  • DCT-related reliability problems
  • Uglier than before
  • Front-heavy

Price

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