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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TFSI

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) · Facelift 2016

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
93.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
106.8s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
34.0s
Calculated
46.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
4,423mm174in
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
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
-
CO2 emissions-
121g/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) Facelift 2016 35 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: 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)Facelift 201635 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.0 s
46.2 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
140 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)Facelift 201635 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 50 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI 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)Facelift 201635 TFSI
250 Nm
184 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)Facelift 201635 TFSI
1,425 kg
3,142 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)Facelift 201635 TFSI
222 km/h
138 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)Facelift 201635 TFSI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: 1.6 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)Facelift 201635 TFSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 2.3 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)Facelift 201635 TFSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

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)Facelift 201635 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
222 km/h
138 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)Facelift 201635 TFSI
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
4,423 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 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)Facelift 201635 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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)Facelift 201635 TFSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.9 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)Facelift 201635 TFSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
-
CO2 score
-
121 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
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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