Car comparison

Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAirvsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Abarth 124 Spider

1.4 MultiAir

170 hp1368 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2019
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

1.8 T

172 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T

  • Most powerful
    172 hp
    128 kW
  • Highest torque
    271 Nm
    200 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    140 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAirAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
170hp127kW
172hp128kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
271Nm200lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
73.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
83.5s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
52.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,368cc83cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,054mm160in
4,421mm174in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,233mm49in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,310mm91in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,496mm59in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,503mm59in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume-
320L
Max trunk volume-
678L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
45L
50L
CO2 emissions
148g/km
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAirAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T4,500-6,200 rpm1,600-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAirAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
52.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
172 hp
128 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T has 2 hp more than Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir.

The biggest power difference is between Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
271 Nm
200 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
1,530 kg
3,373 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
209 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir6.8 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T7.8 s

Although AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T has more power, Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
703 km
437 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW
6.8 s
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
172 hp
128 kW
7.8 s
209 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,054 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,233 mm
48.5 in
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
172 hp
128 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,421 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
172 hp
128 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAirAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
170 hp
127 kW
172 hp
128 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,054 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,233 mm
48.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,421 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
148 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
-
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAbarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAirAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir

  • Is 470 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 21 Nm more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 130 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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