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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsAbarth 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 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

Abarth 124 Spider

1.4 MultiAir

170 hp1368 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    873 km
    542 mi
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir

  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
190hp142kW
170hp127kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
-
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
94.2s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
29.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
873km542mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
4,423mm174in
4,054mm160in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,233mm49in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,310mm91in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,496mm59in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume
245L
-
Max trunk volume
645L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
55L
45L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
153g/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 TFSIAbarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAirPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 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 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 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 TFSIAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
29.6 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has 20 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 TFSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
320 Nm
236 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 TFSI
1,555 kg
3,428 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 TFSI
242 km/h
150 mph
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
229 km/h
142 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 TFSI6.9 s
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir6.9 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 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

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 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 TFSI
873 km
542 mi
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
682 km
424 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
242 km/h
150 mph
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW
6.9 s
229 km/h
142 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 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 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 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 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 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
190 hp
142 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,054 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,233 mm
48.5 in
Range score
873 km
542 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
153 g/km
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 TFSIAbarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 191 km (119 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir

  • Is 495 kg lighter
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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