Car comparison

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

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 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,170 km
    727 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
104.2s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
33.1s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,163km723mi
Calculated
1,170km727mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,421mm174in
4,237mm167in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
320L
325L
Max trunk volume
678L
1,060L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
124g/km

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 (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: 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 (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.1 s
29.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
155 km/h
96 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 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
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 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 TDI7.9 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI: 1.1 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
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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
1,163 km
723 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
1,170 km
727 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
7.9 s
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
241 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (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
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.9 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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)2.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
6.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
1,163 km
723 mi
1,170 km
727 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 7 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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