Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.5 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2017-2017
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,205kg2,657lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,765kg3,891lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
83.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
106.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
39.5s
Calculated
47.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
97hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,078km670mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
4,423mm174in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
365L
245L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
645L
Doors
3
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
132g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.5 s
47.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
220 km/h
137 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI8.1 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
1,000 km
621 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,078 km
670 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
220 km/h
137 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
220 km/h
137 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,423 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.8 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,078 km
670 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
132 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 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 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

  • Is 335 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 18 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
  • Largest trunk

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 78 km (49 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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