Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T

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

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AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

1.8 T

172 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
150hp112kW
172hp128kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
271Nm200lb-ft
Curb weight
1,295kg2,855lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
1,855kg4,090lb
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Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
85.8s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
83.8s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
42.0s
Calculated
52.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,237mm167in
4,421mm174in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
365L
320L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
678L
Doors
3
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
117g/km
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T4,500-6,200 rpm1,600-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.0 s
52.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
172 hp
128 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T has 22 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
271 Nm
200 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
1,530 kg
3,373 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)2.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
209 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI8.2 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T and AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: 0.4 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)2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: 1.6 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
218 km/h
135 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
172 hp
128 kW
7.8 s
209 km/h
130 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)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
172 hp
128 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 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

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)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
172 hp
128 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.2 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.8 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)2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
150 hp
112 kW
172 hp
128 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
7.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
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
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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) 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 49 Nm more
  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 303 km (188 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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