Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6vsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (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 (8P)

3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2005
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,435 kg
    3,164 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    724 km
    450 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
250hp186kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,435kg3,164lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
82.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
93.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
34.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
612km380mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,203mm165in
4,238mm167in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,507mm59in
Trunk volume
281L
260L
Max trunk volume
1,031L
674L
Doors
3
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
235g/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 (8P) 3.2 V6AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V66,300 rpm2,500-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (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 (8P)3.2 V6AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
34.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 has 50 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (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 (8P)3.2 V6
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,435 kg
3,164 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 (8P)3.2 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V66.4 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 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 (8P)3.2 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6: 2.2 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 (8P)3.2 V6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
612 km
380 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
724 km
450 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
231 km/h
144 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 (8P)3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 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 (8P)3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 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 (8P)3.2 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.4 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 (8P)3.2 V6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
612 km
380 mi
724 km
450 mi
CO2 score
235 g/km
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Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 (8P) 3.2 V6AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 21 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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