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Abarth 595C · Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-JetvsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI

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Abarth 595C · Facelift 2016

Competizione 1.4 T-Jet

180 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • 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
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best overall score
    49/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAbarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-JetAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,090kg2,403lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight-
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
79.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
99.0s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
603km375mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,368cc83cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
3,660mm144in
4,421mm174in
Width
1,627mm64in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,485mm58in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,415mm56in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,408mm55in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
185L
245L
Max trunk volume-
645L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
35L
55L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-JetAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet5,000 rpm3,000 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAbarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-JetAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
34.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
180 hp
134 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
1,090 kg
2,403 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 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
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
603 km
375 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
180 hp
134 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.6 s
234 km/h
145 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
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,421 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 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
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.6 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
Abarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAbarth595CFacelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-JetAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,090 kg
2,403 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,421 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
603 km
375 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
185 L
6.5 cu ft
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAbarth 595C Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-JetAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet

  • Is 450 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 230 km (143 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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