Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2013

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
180hp134kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
62.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
93.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
34.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,456mm175in
4,238mm167in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,507mm59in
Trunk volume
390L
260L
Max trunk volume
845L
674L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
34.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 20 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,475 kg
3,252 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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI6.8 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI7.3 s

Although AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 0.5 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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 1.0 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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
833 km
518 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
724 km
450 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
231 km/h
144 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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
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

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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.3 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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
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
Range score
833 km
518 mi
724 km
450 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
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Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 110 km (68 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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