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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,122 km
    697 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
184hp137kW
200hp149kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
100.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
33.4s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,122km697mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,421mm174in
4,238mm167in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,507mm59in
Trunk volume
320L
280L
Max trunk volume
678L
1,010L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.4 s
27.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 16 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,415 kg
3,120 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)2.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
236 km/h
147 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)2.0 TDI7.6 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI: 1.0 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)2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 2.6 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)2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
1,122 km
697 mi
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
800 km
497 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.6 s
236 km/h
147 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)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 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)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 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)2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.6 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.6 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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
6.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
1,122 km
697 mi
800 km
497 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
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Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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) 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 322 km (200 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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