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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (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 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2013
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,146 km
    712 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,475 kg
    3,252 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,975kg4,354lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
93.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
106.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
34.0s
Calculated
47.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
97hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
1,146km712mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
4,421mm174in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
260L
320L
Max trunk volume
674L
678L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions-
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.0 s
47.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 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 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
231 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 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 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI7.3 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI: 1.5 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 2.8 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 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 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 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
724 km
450 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
1,146 km
712 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
231 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 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 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 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
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 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 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 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.3 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
724 km
450 mi
1,146 km
712 mi
CO2 score
-
125 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 422 km (262 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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