Car comparison

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultravsAbarth 595C · Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet

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

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TFSI COD ultra

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

Abarth 595C · Facelift 2016

1.4 T-Jet

145 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    962 km
    597 mi
  • Largest trunk
    285 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,075 kg
    2,370 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    45/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultraAbarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Power
150hp112kW
145hp108kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
206Nm152lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,075kg2,370lb
Gross weight
1,875kg4,134lb
-
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
104.6s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
84.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
45.5s
Calculated
39.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
583km362mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
4,423mm174in
3,660mm144in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,627mm64in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,415mm56in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,408mm55in
Trunk volume
285L
185L
Max trunk volume
680L
-
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
35L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
139g/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 1.4 TFSI COD ultraAbarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-JetPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: Power / Torque
  • Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet5,000 rpm3,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultraAbarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.5 s
39.4 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
145 hp
108 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra has 5 hp more than Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet.

The biggest power difference is between Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
206 Nm
152 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
1,075 kg
2,370 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 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
222 km/h
138 mph
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra8.9 s
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet7.8 s

Although AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra has more power, Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: 1.1 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 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra and Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet: 0.8 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 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
962 km
597 mi
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
583 km
362 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
222 km/h
138 mph
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
145 hp
108 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Power
145 hp
108 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
3,660 mm
144.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 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 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Power
145 hp
108 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet 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 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.9 s
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultraAbarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Power
150 hp
112 kW
145 hp
108 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
206 Nm
152 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
3,660 mm
144.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Range score
962 km
597 mi
583 km
362 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 1.4 TFSI COD ultraAbarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 44 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 378 km (235 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet

  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 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
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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