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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSIvsAUDI 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)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    66/100

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
180hp134kW
200hp149kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
103.1s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
32.4s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu 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
350L
Max trunk volume
678L
1,080L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
133g/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) 1.8 TFSIAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 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)1.8 TFSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.4 s
27.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 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)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 20 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
250 Nm
184 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)1.8 TFSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,330 kg
2,932 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 TFSI
242 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
238 km/h
148 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 TFSI7.8 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 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)1.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 1.4 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 TFSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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 TFSI
862 km
536 mi
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
764 km
475 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
242 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.8 s
238 km/h
148 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 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 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)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.8 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.8 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 TFSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
764 km
475 mi
CO2 score
133 g/km
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Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 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 TFSIAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 98 km (61 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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