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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultravsAUDI A3 (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 Cabriolet (8V)

1.4 TFSI COD ultra

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 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
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
104.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
86.4s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
45.5s
Calculated
42.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,421mm174in
4,241mm167in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,602mm102in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
320L
365L
Max trunk volume
678L
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Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
122g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (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 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.5 s
42.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 (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 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (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 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,295 kg
2,855 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)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
222 km/h
138 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 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)1.4 TFSI COD ultra8.9 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: 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 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,020 km
634 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
222 km/h
138 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
218 km/h
135 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)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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)Facelift 20162.0 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
4,241 mm
167.0 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 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 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)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.9 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 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)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDIA3 (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
8.9 s
8.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
1,020 km
634 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
122 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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) 1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

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

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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