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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsAbarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir

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

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

Abarth 124 Spider

1.4 MultiAir

170 hp1368 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,058 km
    657 mi
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
184hp137kW
170hp127kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
-
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
103.7s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
73.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
34.0s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,058km657mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,054mm160in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,233mm49in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,310mm91in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,496mm59in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume
390L
-
Max trunk volume
845L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
55L
45L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
148g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIAbarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAirPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.0 s
28.4 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI has 14 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
1,060 kg
2,337 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI7.6 s
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir6.8 s

Although AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,058 km
657 mi
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
703 km
437 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
237 km/h
147 mph
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW
6.8 s
232 km/h
144 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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
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

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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
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

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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.6 s
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.8 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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
184 hp
137 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
6.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,054 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,233 mm
48.5 in
Range score
1,058 km
657 mi
703 km
437 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
148 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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
VehicleAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIAbarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 355 km (220 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir

  • Is 535 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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