Compare Audi S5 B8 Cabriolet vs Audi S4 B6 Cabriolet vs Audi A5 (8F) Cabriolet

Variants
Euro 6
Euro 6d
MT
AT
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

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
246 L / 8.7 cu-ft ~ 315 L / 11.1 cu-ft
320 L / 11.3 cu-ft ~ 750 L / 26.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
58.0 L / 15.3 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
500 kg / 1102 lbs
460 kg / 1014 lbs
500 kg / 1102 lbs

Chassis

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

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1382 mm / 54.4 in
1391 mm / 54.8 in
1383 mm / 54.4 in
Size | Length
4573 mm / 180.0 in
4625 mm / 182.1 in
Size | Width
1846 mm / 72.7 in | 2029 mm / 79.9 in (mirror unfolded)
1778 mm / 70.0 in
1854 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width | Front
1587.0 mm / 62.5 in
1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1568.0 mm / 61.7 in
1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
Weight
1840.0 kg / 4056.5 lbs
Wheel Size
8, 5J x 18
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2765 mm / 108.9 in
2654 mm / 104.5 in
2751 mm / 108.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
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
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
Engine
BBK
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
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
354.0 hp / 264.0 kW @ 5400-6400 rpm
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
118.2 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1370-4500 rpm
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic tiptronic

Production

Availability
2003 ~ 2004

Reviews

Neofiliac score
75%
66%
66%
Pros
  • Decent styling
  • Decent performance
  • Good drivetrain reliability
  • Characterful 40-valve V8
  • Improved styling with the top down
  • Improved engine output
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
Cons
  • Average dynamics
  • Reliability concerns
  • Awkward styling
  • Front-heavy
  • Bad CVT
  • DCT-related reliability problems

Price

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