Car comparison

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TvsAbarth 595C 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)

1.8 T

172 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
VS

Abarth 595C

1.4 T-Jet

160 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T

  • Fastest top speed
    209 km/h
    130 mph
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,075 kg
    2,370 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TAbarth595C1.4 T-Jet
Power
172hp128kW
160hp119kW
Torque
271Nm200lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,075kg2,370lb
Gross weight-
1,430kg3,153lb
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
83.5s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
52.6s
Calculated
54.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
538km335mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
4,421mm174in
3,657mm144in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,627mm64in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,409mm55in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,402mm55in
Trunk volume
320L
182L
Max trunk volume
678L
520L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
35L
CO2 emissions
140g/km
-

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TAbarth 595C 1.4 T-JetPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: Power / Torque
  • Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T4,500-6,200 rpm1,600-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TAbarth595C1.4 T-Jet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
52.6 s
54.7 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 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)1.8 T
172 hp
128 kW
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
160 hp
119 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T has 12 hp more than Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet.

The biggest power difference is between Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Abarth595C1.4 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)1.8 T
209 km/h
130 mph
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
205 km/h
127 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)1.8 T7.8 s
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet7.4 s

Although AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T has more power, Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: 0.4 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)1.8 T
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T and Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet: 0.5 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)1.8 T
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
833 km
518 mi
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
538 km
335 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
172 hp
128 kW
7.8 s
209 km/h
130 mph
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
160 hp
119 kW
7.4 s
205 km/h
127 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)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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
182 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
3,657 mm
144.0 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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)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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Abarth 595C 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)1.8 T
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.8 s
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.4 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)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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TAbarth595C1.4 T-Jet
Power
172 hp
128 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
182 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
3,657 mm
144.0 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
538 km
335 mi
CO2 score
140 g/km
-
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
182 L
6.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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) 1.8 TAbarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 41 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 295 km (183 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 138 L more trunk volume

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 1.4 T-Jet

  • Is 455 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 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

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