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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsAbarth 595C · Facelift 2016 Competizione 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

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

Abarth 595C · Facelift 2016

Competizione 1.4 T-Jet

180 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    873 km
    542 mi
  • Largest trunk
    245 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,090 kg
    2,403 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAbarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Power
190hp142kW
180hp134kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,090kg2,403lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
-
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
94.2s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
77.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
27.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
873km542mi
Calculated
583km362mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
245L
185L
Max trunk volume
645L
-
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
35L
CO2 emissions
144g/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 2.0 TFSIAbarth 595C Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-JetPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet: 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
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 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 20162.0 TFSIAbarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
27.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
157 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 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has 10 hp more than Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet.

The biggest power difference is between Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 10 hp (7 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
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
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
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
1,090 kg
2,403 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
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet6.7 s

Although AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has more power, Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 0.2 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
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 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 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
242 km/h
150 mph
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
180 hp
134 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 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
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 Competizione 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 20162.0 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.7 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
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 20162.0 TFSIAbarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Power
190 hp
142 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.7 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,090 kg
2,403 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
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
873 km
542 mi
583 km
362 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 595C Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 290 km (180 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet

  • Is 465 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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