Compare Audi S5 B8 Cabriolet vs Audi S3 Cabriolet 8V facelift vs Audi A3 (8P7) Cabriolet

Variants
Euro 6
Euro 6d
Euro 6d
Euro 6
1.2 TFSI
1.4 TFSI
1.6
1.6 TDI
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI DCT
1.9 TDI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI DCT
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
285 L / 10.1 cu-ft
260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 674 L / 23.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
58.0 L / 15.3 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
500 kg / 1102 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
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Semi-independent
Tire Size
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
10.7 m / 35.1 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1382 mm / 54.4 in
1388 mm / 54.6 in
1424 mm / 56.1 in
Size | Length
4431 mm / 174.4 in
4238 mm / 166.9 in
Size | Width
1846 mm / 72.7 in | 2029 mm / 79.9 in (mirror unfolded)
1793 mm / 70.6 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
1765 mm / 69.5 in
Track Width | Front
1587.0 mm / 62.5 in
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
1534.0 mm / 60.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1568.0 mm / 61.7 in
1510.0 mm / 59.4 in
1507.0 mm / 59.3 in
Weight
1840.0 kg / 4056.5 lbs
Wheel Size
8, 5J x 18
Wheelbase
2765 mm / 108.9 in
2596 mm / 102.2 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.33
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 (transverse), All-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power
354.0 hp / 264.0 kW @ 5400-6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
118.2 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1370-4500 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic tiptronic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
75%
35%
33%
Pros
  • Decent styling
  • Decent performance
  • Better-looking than the base A3 Cabriolet
  • Cheap used
Cons
  • Average dynamics
  • Reliability concerns
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • AWD on a weak motor
  • Very ugly
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Unreliable DCT

Price

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