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AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsAlfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7

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

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AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

1.7

240 hp1742 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    809 km
    503 mi
  • Largest trunk
    285 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Lightest
    940 kg
    2,072 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    255 hp/t
    190 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAlfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
Power
310hp231kW
240hp179kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
940kg2,072lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
257 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
71.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.1s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
809km503mi
Calculated
580km360mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
4,431mm174in
3,989mm157in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,388mm55in
1,183mm47in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,380mm94in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,639mm65in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance-
113mm4in
Trunk volume
285L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
55L
40L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
161g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAlfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7PowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.76,000 rpm2,200-4,250 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAlfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
15.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
257 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
240 hp
179 kW

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has 70 hp more than Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7 and AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
940 kg
2,072 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
257 km/h
160 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5.1 s
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.74.5 s

Although AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has more power, Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7 and AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
809 km
503 mi
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
580 km
360 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
240 hp
179 kW
4.5 s
257 km/h
160 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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
3,989 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,183 mm
46.6 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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

AUDI S3 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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.1 s
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.5 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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAlfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
Power
310 hp
231 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
940 kg
2,072 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
3,989 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,183 mm
46.6 in
Range score
809 km
503 mi
580 km
360 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
161 g/km
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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 S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAlfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 229 km (142 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 175 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 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

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7

  • Is 695 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 66 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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