Car comparison

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

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
93.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
34.0s
Calculated
32.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
4,458mm176in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
260L
425L
Max trunk volume
674L
-
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions-
119g/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 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.0 s
32.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
151 km/h
94 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
1,375 kg
3,031 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
224 km/h
139 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI: 0.8 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 3.1 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
1,111 km
690 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
224 km/h
139 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.1 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 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
8.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
-
119 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 387 km (241 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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